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CVBL: Milwaukee Escapes in Overtime
Milwaukee overcame a series of miscues with a narrow 110-108 overtime win over Denver. Milwaukee coach Bob was visibly relieved in the post-game interview. "We sure gave ourselves a fright today. The number of mistakes we made, we were lucky to even be tied after regulation and be able to get the overtime win. Fortunately we weren't playing a very strong team, and we were able to pull ourselves together in time."
Milwaukee was led by Hunter (30 points, 6 boards, 0 assists, a block), Martinez (5 points, 11 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks), Jaramillo (24 points, 0 assists, 2 blocks). Denver was led by Simmons (27 points, 11 boards, 2 assists, 4 blocks), Fripp (24 points, 2 blocks), Stith (17 points, 5 boards, 2 assists, a block).
Milwaukee stand at 25-2 and 9-0 at home after this win. They remain at #1 in the Central and hold at #1 overall in the Eastern Conference. Denver broke their tear at 6 games, and fall to 19-10. They hold at #1 in the Northwest and remain at #2 overall in the Western Conference.
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