| Lineup | Portland | PG - Richard Gilbert (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Robert Paiz (fresh) 7 pts. SF - Charles Flaugher (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Anthony Pratt (fresh) C - Steve Lee (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - James Benson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Ross Williamson (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Robert Brown (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. PF - Raymond Haddad (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. C - Dan Flood (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Portland | Charles Flaugher inbounds the ball | 37-36 |
| Game Plan | Portland | Portland is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+5) | |
| 19:46 | Portland | Steve Lee loses the dribble to Ross Williamson | 37-36 |
| 19:41 | Ohio State | Ross Williamson misses the lay-in | 37-36 |
| 19:39 | Portland | The rebound goes to Charles Flaugher | 37-36 |
| 19:15 | Portland | Anthony Pratt drills a fadeaway from the left side on a great pass from Robert Paiz | 39-36 |
| 19:11 | Ohio State | Richard Gilbert is called for the reach on James Benson in the backcourt - foul #1 on Richard Gilbert, team foul #1 | 39-36 |
| 18:56 | Ohio State | The jump hook by Raymond Haddad is blocked by Steve Lee | 39-36 |
| 18:54 | Portland | Steve Lee pulls down the rebound | 39-36 |
| 18:36 | Portland | Robert Paiz scores on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 42-36 |
| 18:31 | Ohio State | Robert Paiz steals it from James Benson in the backcourt | 42-36 |
| 18:30 | Portland | Robert Paiz lays it in | 44-36 |
| 18:14 | Ohio State | Robert Brown knocks in the pull-up jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Ross Williamson | 44-38 |
| 17:57 | Portland | Robert Paiz hits a wide open floater from the right wing set up by Richard Gilbert out of the doubleteam | 46-38 |
| 17:52 | Ohio State | Robert Brown misses the jumpshot from the right wing | 46-38 |
| 17:51 | Ohio State | James Benson tips it in | 46-40 |
| 17:31 | Portland | Steve Lee banks in the layup | 48-40 |
| 17:29 | Ohio State | Robert Paiz steps in front of the Robert Brown pass in the backcourt | 48-40 |
| 17:24 | Portland | Robert Brown steals the ball from Anthony Pratt | 48-40 |
| 17:22 | Ohio State | James Benson is hacked by Richard Gilbert in the backcourt - foul #2 on Richard Gilbert, team foul #2 | 48-40 |
| Subs | Portland | Isaiah Dukes (PG), Devon Palko (SG), Ronald Jones (SF), Richard Libbey (PF), Donald Thomas (C) Richard Gilbert, Robert Paiz, Charles Flaugher, Anthony Pratt, Steve Lee | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Eric Booker (PG), Eric Brown (SF), Evan Malinsky (C) James Benson, Robert Brown, Dan Flood | |
| 17:11 | Ohio State | Evan Malinsky drills a shot from just outside the lane | 48-42 |
| 16:45 | Portland | Richard Libbey comes up short on the turnaround from the right block but he's hacked by Raymond Haddad - foul #3 on Raymond Haddad, team foul #1 | 48-42 |
| 16:45 | Portland | Richard Libbey misses the 1st free throw | 48-42 |
| 16:45 | Portland | Richard Libbey makes the 2nd free throw | 49-42 |
| 16:21 | Ohio State | Eric Booker knocks in the 3pt shot from straight away on a great pass from Ross Williamson | 49-45 |
| 16:06 | Portland | Donald Thomas's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 49-45 |
| Subs | Portland | Adrian Koeller (PG), Robert Paiz (SG), Charles Flaugher (SF), Steve Lee (C) Isaiah Dukes, Devon Palko, Ronald Jones, Donald Thomas | |
| Subs | Ohio State | James Benson (PG), Larry Schantz (C) Eric Booker, Evan Malinsky | |
| 15:45 | Ohio State | James Benson misses long on a pull-up jumper from the right side | 49-45 |
| 15:44 | Portland | Steve Lee pulls down the rebound | 49-45 |
| Lineup | Portland | PG - Adrian Koeller (fresh) SG - Robert Paiz (fresh) 14 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Charles Flaugher (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Richard Libbey (fairly fresh) 5 pts. C - Steve Lee (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - James Benson (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - Ross Williamson (tiring) 5 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SF - Eric Brown (fairly fresh) PF - Raymond Haddad (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. C - Larry Schantz (fresh) | |
| 15:22 | Portland | Charles Flaugher comes up short on the fadeaway from the right wing | 49-45 |
| 15:21 | Ohio State | Eric Brown snags the defensive board | 49-45 |
| 15:13 | Ohio State | Eric Brown dunks the ball on a great pass from James Benson | 49-47 |
| 14:55 | Portland | Adrian Koeller misses the jumpshot from the right side | 49-47 |
| 14:54 | Ohio State | James Benson snags the defensive board | 49-47 |
| 14:44 | Ohio State | Eric Brown misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 49-47 |
| 14:43 | Portland | Adrian Koeller snags the defensive board | 49-47 |
| 14:26 | Portland | Steve Lee makes the 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by Robert Paiz | 52-47 |
| 14:12 | Ohio State | James Benson is hacked by Adrian Koeller - foul #2 on Adrian Koeller, team foul #3 | 52-47 |
| Subs | Portland | Richard Gilbert (PG), Isaiah Dukes (SG), Ronald Jones (SF), Michael Davis (PF), Donald Thomas (C) Adrian Koeller, Robert Paiz, Charles Flaugher, Richard Libbey, Steve Lee | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Eric Booker (PG), Robert Brown (SF), Dan Flood (C) James Benson, Eric Brown, Larry Schantz | |
| 14:07 | Ohio State | Ross Williamson is called for traveling | 52-47 |
| 13:41 | Portland | Ronald Jones comes up short on the 3 from the right corner | 52-47 |
| 13:40 | Ohio State | Dan Flood snags the defensive board | 52-47 |
| 13:26 | Ohio State | Robert Brown is called for traveling | 52-47 |
| Subs | Portland | Anthony Pratt (PF) Donald Thomas | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Brandon Begay (SG) Ross Williamson | |
| 13:11 | Portland | Michael Davis double dribbles | 52-47 |
| Subs | Portland | Devon Palko (SG), Steve Lee (C) Isaiah Dukes, Ronald Jones | |
| Subs | Ohio State | James Benson (PG) Eric Booker | |
| 12:58 | Ohio State | Dan Flood clanks a runner from the baseline but the foul's on Devon Palko - foul #1 on Devon Palko, team foul #4 | 52-47 |
| 12:58 | Ohio State | Dan Flood makes the 1st free throw | 52-48 |
| 12:58 | Ohio State | Dan Flood makes the 2nd free throw | 52-49 |
| 12:36 | Portland | Devon Palko scores on a jumper from the free throw line | 54-49 |
| 12:16 | Ohio State | Brandon Begay is wide open but clanks a 3pt shot from the left corner | 54-49 |
| 12:15 | Portland | Anthony Pratt pulls down the rebound | 54-49 |
| 11:55 | Portland | Devon Palko comes up short on the 3pt shot from straight away | 54-49 |
| 11:54 | Ohio State | James Benson snags the defensive board | 54-49 |
| 11:38 | Ohio State | James Benson knocks in the pull-up jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Brandon Begay | 54-51 |
| Lineup | Portland | PG - Richard Gilbert (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. SG - Devon Palko (fairly fresh) 5 pts. SF - Michael Davis (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. PF - Anthony Pratt (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Steve Lee (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - James Benson (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SG - Brandon Begay (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Robert Brown (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. PF - Raymond Haddad (tiring) 7 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. C - Dan Flood (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 11:32 | Portland | Richard Gilbert splits the doubleteam but misses short on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 54-51 |
| 11:30 | Portland | Steve Lee hits the follow up shot | 56-51 |
| 11:15 | Ohio State | Raymond Haddad's pass is intercepted by Anthony Pratt | 56-51 |
| 10:55 | Portland | Richard Gilbert can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 56-51 |
| 10:54 | Ohio State | Robert Brown grabs the board | 56-51 |
| 10:52 | Ohio State | Devon Palko is called for the reach on Dan Flood in the backcourt - foul #2 on Devon Palko, team foul #5 | 56-51 |
| Subs | Portland | Isaiah Dukes (PG), Robert Paiz (SG), Charles Flaugher (SF), Donald Thomas (PF), Ronald Jones (C) Richard Gilbert, Devon Palko, Michael Davis, Anthony Pratt, Steve Lee | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Eric Booker (PG), Ross Williamson (SG), Eric Brown (SF), Larry Schantz (PF), Evan Malinsky (C) James Benson, Brandon Begay, Robert Brown, Raymond Haddad, Dan Flood | |
| 10:33 | Ohio State | Larry Schantz makes the shot in the lane | 56-53 |
| 10:15 | Portland | Ronald Jones throws a bad pass out of bounds | 56-53 |
| Subs | Portland | Richard Libbey (PF) Ronald Jones | |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| 10:13 | Ohio State | Eric Booker is hacked by Charles Flaugher in the backcourt - foul #1 on Charles Flaugher, team foul #6 | 56-53 |
| 09:44 | Ohio State | Ross Williamson is by himself and knocks in the jumpshot from the free throw line | 56-55 |
| 09:23 | Portland | Isaiah Dukes misses the 3pt attempt from straight away | 56-55 |
| 09:22 | Ohio State | The rebound goes to Evan Malinsky | 56-55 |
| 09:18 | Ohio State | Ross Williamson misses short on a shot from the right block but the foul's on Donald Thomas - foul #2 on Donald Thomas, team foul #7 | 56-55 |
| Subs | Portland | Adrian Koeller (PG), Ronald Jones (SF), Anthony Pratt (PF), Steve Lee (C) Isaiah Dukes, Charles Flaugher, Richard Libbey, Donald Thomas | |
| Subs | Ohio State | James Benson (PG), Mark Yamasaki (SF), Raymond Haddad (PF), Dan Flood (C) Eric Booker, Eric Brown, Larry Schantz, Evan Malinsky | |
| 09:18 | Ohio State | Ross Williamson makes the 1st free throw | 56-56 |
| 09:18 | Ohio State | Ross Williamson misses the 2nd free throw | 56-56 |
| 09:18 | Portland | Steve Lee snags the defensive board | 56-56 |
| 09:00 | Portland | Adrian Koeller comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the left wing but he's fouled by Dan Flood - foul #1 on Dan Flood, team foul #2 | 56-56 |
| Subs | Portland | | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Brandon Begay (SG) Ross Williamson | |
| 09:00 | Portland | Adrian Koeller makes the 1st free throw | 57-56 |
| 09:00 | Portland | Adrian Koeller misses the 2nd free throw | 57-56 |
| 09:00 | Ohio State | Dan Flood grabs the board | 57-56 |
| 08:53 | Ohio State | Dan Flood buries a runner in the lane on a nice dish by James Benson | 57-58 |
| 08:40 | Portland | Brandon Begay steals the ball from Robert Paiz | 57-58 |
| 08:35 | Ohio State | Raymond Haddad dunks the ball on a great pass from Brandon Begay | 57-60 |
| 08:14 | Portland | Anthony Pratt buries a fadeaway from the baseline on a great pass from Robert Paiz | 59-60 |
| 07:54 | Ohio State | James Benson drills a 3pt shot from the right corner | 59-63 |
| 07:48 | Portland | Anthony Pratt clanks a 3 pointer from straight away | 59-63 |
| 07:46 | Ohio State | Brandon Begay gets the rebound | 59-63 |
| 07:41 | Ohio State | James Benson is whistled for traveling | 59-63 |
| Subs | Portland | Richard Gilbert (PG), Charles Flaugher (SF), Richard Libbey (PF), Donald Thomas (C) Adrian Koeller, Ronald Jones, Anthony Pratt, Steve Lee | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Eric Booker (PG), Ross Williamson (SG), Robert Brown (SF), Larry Schantz (PF), Evan Malinsky (C) James Benson, Brandon Begay, Mark Yamasaki, Raymond Haddad, Dan Flood | |
| 07:30 | Portland | Charles Flaugher is wide open but clanks a jumper in the paint | 59-63 |
| 07:29 | Ohio State | Evan Malinsky gets the rebound | 59-63 |
| Lineup | Portland | PG - Richard Gilbert (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. SG - Robert Paiz (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Charles Flaugher (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Richard Libbey (fresh) 5 pts. C - Donald Thomas (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Eric Booker (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Ross Williamson (tiring) 8 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SF - Robert Brown (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. PF - Larry Schantz (fresh) 2 pts. C - Evan Malinsky (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 07:15 | Ohio State | Evan Malinsky connects on the jumper in the paint set up by Eric Booker | 59-65 |
| 07:06 | Portland | The short jumper by Donald Thomas is denied by Evan Malinsky | 59-65 |
| 07:05 | Ohio State | The rebound goes to Evan Malinsky | 59-65 |
| 06:43 | Ohio State | Evan Malinsky misses the lay-in | 59-65 |
| 06:41 | Ohio State | Evan Malinsky grabs the offensive rebound | 59-65 |
| 06:23 | Ohio State | Richard Libbey swats the layup by Evan Malinsky | 59-65 |
| 06:21 | Ohio State | Eric Booker tips it but misses | 59-65 |
| 06:20 | Ohio State | Robert Brown can't tip it in | 59-65 |
| 06:18 | Ohio State | Evan Malinsky tips it but misses | 59-65 |
| 06:17 | Portland | Charles Flaugher pulls down the rebound | 59-65 |
| 06:07 | Portland | Robert Paiz comes up short on the jumper from the free throw line | 59-65 |
| 06:06 | Ohio State | Evan Malinsky gets the rebound | 59-65 |
| 06:02 | Ohio State | Robert Paiz picks off the pass by Ross Williamson | 59-65 |
| 05:38 | Portland | Richard Gilbert is hacked by Eric Booker - foul #1 on Eric Booker, team foul #3 | 59-65 |
| Subs | Portland | Isaiah Dukes (PG), Devon Palko (SG), Ronald Jones (SF), Michael Davis (PF), Steve Lee (C) Richard Gilbert, Robert Paiz, Charles Flaugher, Richard Libbey, Donald Thomas | |
| Subs | Ohio State | James Benson (PG), Brandon Begay (SG), Eric Brown (SF), Raymond Haddad (PF), Dan Flood (C) Eric Booker, Ross Williamson, Robert Brown, Larry Schantz, Evan Malinsky | |
| 05:19 | Portland | Michael Davis misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 59-65 |
| 05:17 | Ohio State | James Benson pulls down the rebound | 59-65 |
| 05:15 | Ohio State | Isaiah Dukes is called for the reach on Eric Brown in the backcourt - foul #1 on Isaiah Dukes, team foul #8 | 59-65 |
| 05:15 | Ohio State | Eric Brown misses the 1st free throw | 59-65 |
| 05:15 | Portland | Steve Lee grabs the defensive rebound | 59-65 |
| 04:58 | Portland | Michael Davis buries a jumper from the right block on a nice dish by Isaiah Dukes | 61-65 |
| 04:37 | Ohio State | Steve Lee is called for the reach on Dan Flood - foul #3 on Steve Lee, team foul #9 | 61-65 |
| Subs | Portland | Richard Gilbert (PG), Charles Flaugher (SF) Devon Palko, Ronald Jones | |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| 04:37 | Ohio State | Dan Flood makes the 1st free throw | 61-66 |
| 04:37 | Ohio State | Dan Flood misses the 2nd free throw | 61-66 |
| 04:37 | Ohio State | Raymond Haddad pulls down the offensive rebound | 61-66 |
| 04:21 | Ohio State | Raymond Haddad makes the shot from the right side on a nice dish by Eric Brown | 61-68 |
| 04:07 | Portland | Richard Gilbert is fouled on the floor by James Benson - foul #2 on James Benson, team foul #4 | 61-68 |
| Subs | Portland | Anthony Pratt (PF) Michael Davis | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Robert Brown (SF) Eric Brown | |
| 03:59 | Portland | Charles Flaugher hits a 3 pointer from the left wing | 64-68 |
| 03:43 | Ohio State | Dan Flood's pass is intercepted by Charles Flaugher | 64-68 |
| 03:25 | Portland | Dan Flood picks off the pass by Charles Flaugher | 64-68 |
| Lineup | Portland | PG - Richard Gilbert (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. SG - Isaiah Dukes (fairly fresh) 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Charles Flaugher (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. PF - Anthony Pratt (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. C - Steve Lee (tiring) 9 pts. 10 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - James Benson (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast. SG - Brandon Begay (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SF - Robert Brown (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. PF - Raymond Haddad (tiring) 11 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. C - Dan Flood (tiring) 16 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 03:08 | Ohio State | Brandon Begay can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 64-68 |
| 03:07 | Portland | Steve Lee grabs the defensive rebound | 64-68 |
| 03:02 | Portland | James Benson picks off the pass by Richard Gilbert | 64-68 |
| 02:54 | Ohio State | Robert Brown drills a shot from the left block on a great pass from James Benson | 64-70 |
| 02:41 | Portland | Richard Gilbert shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 64-70 |
| 02:39 | Ohio State | James Benson snags the defensive board | 64-70 |
| 02:19 | Ohio State | Robert Brown can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 64-70 |
| 02:17 | Ohio State | The offensive rebound goes to James Benson | 64-70 |
| 02:01 | Ohio State | Dan Flood can't throw it down | 64-70 |
| 01:59 | Ohio State | Robert Brown misses the tip | 64-70 |
| 01:58 | Ohio State | Dan Flood tips it home | 64-72 |
| Game Plan | Portland | Portland is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+5) | |
| 01:47 | Portland | Steve Lee hits the front of the rim on the shot from close range | 64-72 |
| 01:46 | Portland | Richard Gilbert hits the follow up shot | 66-72 |
| 01:29 | Ohio State | Robert Brown lays it up and in on a great pass from James Benson | 66-74 |
| 01:05 | Portland | Anthony Pratt misses long on a floater from the left side | 66-74 |
| 01:03 | Ohio State | Dan Flood grabs the board | 66-74 |
| Game Plan | Portland | Portland is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+5) | |
| 01:00 | Ohio State | Brandon Begay is fouled in the backcourt by Richard Gilbert - foul #3 on Richard Gilbert, team foul #10 | 66-74 |
| Subs | Portland | Robert Paiz (SG) Isaiah Dukes | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Ross Williamson (SG) James Benson | |
| 01:00 | Ohio State | Brandon Begay makes the 1st free throw | 66-75 |
| 01:00 | Ohio State | Brandon Begay makes the 2nd free throw | 66-76 |
| Game Plan | Portland | Portland is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+5) | |
| 00:55 | Portland | Steve Lee blows the dunk but he's fouled by Brandon Begay - foul #1 on Brandon Begay, team foul #5 | 66-76 |
| Subs | Portland | Isaiah Dukes (PG), Devon Palko (SG), Michael Davis (SF), Donald Thomas (PF) Richard Gilbert, Robert Paiz, Charles Flaugher, Anthony Pratt | |
| Subs | Ohio State | James Benson (PG) Brandon Begay | |
| 00:55 | Portland | Steve Lee makes the 1st free throw | 67-76 |
| 00:55 | Portland | Steve Lee makes the 2nd free throw | 68-76 |
| Game Plan | Portland | Portland is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+5) | |
| 00:53 | Ohio State | Robert Brown is fouled in the backcourt by Isaiah Dukes - foul #2 on Isaiah Dukes, team foul #11 | 68-76 |
| Subs | Portland | Richard Gilbert (PG), Robert Paiz (SG), Charles Flaugher (SF), Anthony Pratt (PF) Isaiah Dukes, Devon Palko, Michael Davis, Donald Thomas | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Brandon Begay (SG) Ross Williamson | |
| 00:53 | Ohio State | Robert Brown makes the 1st free throw | 68-77 |
| 00:53 | Ohio State | Robert Brown makes the 2nd free throw | 68-78 |
| 00:47 | Portland | Steve Lee's floater is tipped away by Raymond Haddad | 68-78 |
| 00:45 | Ohio State | Raymond Haddad grabs the defensive rebound | 68-78 |
| 00:43 | Ohio State | Raymond Haddad is hacked by Robert Paiz in the backcourt - foul #3 on Robert Paiz, team foul #12 | 68-78 |
| Subs | Portland | Isaiah Dukes (PG), Devon Palko (SG), Ronald Jones (SF), Michael Davis (PF), Donald Thomas (C) Richard Gilbert, Robert Paiz, Charles Flaugher, Anthony Pratt, Steve Lee | |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| 00:43 | Ohio State | Raymond Haddad misses the 1st free throw | 68-78 |
| 00:43 | Ohio State | Raymond Haddad makes the 2nd free throw | 68-79 |
| 00:38 | Portland | Donald Thomas misses the 3pt shot from straight away | 68-79 |
| 00:36 | Portland | Michael Davis tips it home | 70-79 |
| 00:35 | Ohio State | Brandon Begay is hacked by Devon Palko in the backcourt - foul #3 on Devon Palko, team foul #13 | 70-79 |
| Subs | Portland | Richard Gilbert (PG), Robert Paiz (SG), Charles Flaugher (SF), Anthony Pratt (PF), Steve Lee (C) Isaiah Dukes, Devon Palko, Ronald Jones, Michael Davis, Donald Thomas | |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| 00:35 | Ohio State | Brandon Begay makes the 1st free throw | 70-80 |
| 00:35 | Ohio State | Brandon Begay makes the 2nd free throw | 70-81 |
| 00:29 | Portland | Richard Gilbert makes the contested fadeaway from the free throw line | 72-81 |
| 00:27 | Ohio State | Brandon Begay is hacked by Robert Paiz in the backcourt - foul #4 on Robert Paiz, team foul #14 | 72-81 |
| 00:27 | Ohio State | Brandon Begay makes the 1st free throw | 72-82 |
| 00:27 | Ohio State | Brandon Begay makes the 2nd free throw | 72-83 |
| 00:20 | Portland | Richard Gilbert shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the shot from the right side but he's fouled by Dan Flood - foul #2 on Dan Flood, team foul #6 | 72-83 |
| Subs | Portland | Isaiah Dukes (SG), Ronald Jones (SF), Michael Davis (PF), Donald Thomas (C) Robert Paiz, Charles Flaugher, Anthony Pratt, Steve Lee | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Ross Williamson (SG) Brandon Begay | |
| 00:20 | Portland | Richard Gilbert makes the 1st free throw | 73-83 |
| 00:20 | Portland | Richard Gilbert makes the 2nd free throw | 74-83 |
| 00:19 | Ohio State | James Benson is fouled in the backcourt by Richard Gilbert - foul #4 on Richard Gilbert, team foul #15 | 74-83 |
| Subs | Portland | Robert Paiz (SG), Charles Flaugher (SF), Anthony Pratt (PF), Steve Lee (C) Isaiah Dukes, Ronald Jones, Michael Davis, Donald Thomas | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Brandon Begay (SG) Ross Williamson | |
| 00:19 | Ohio State | James Benson misses the 1st free throw | 74-83 |
| 00:19 | Ohio State | James Benson makes the 2nd free throw | 74-84 |
| 00:13 | Portland | Robert Paiz misses the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 74-84 |
| 00:11 | Ohio State | Robert Brown gets the rebound | 74-84 |
| Game Plan | Portland | Portland is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+5) | |
| 00:00 | Ohio State | James Benson runs out the clock | 74-84 |