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Bucks stop 76ers to keep hopes alive
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April 4, 2011, Monday
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THE Milwaukee Bucks maintained their slim playoff chances by completing a 93-87 overtime victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday.
The 10th-placed Bucks (31-45) now trail the eighth-placed Indiana Pacers (35-42) by 3 1/2 games for the final playoff position in the Eastern Conference with six games left.
"We still have a little bit of heartbeat for the playoffs," said Bucks center Andrew Bogut. "But if this was a couple weeks ago it would be nice."
Brandon Jennings, who was awful in regulation missing all six of his attempts from the floor, scored nine of his 13 points in overtime, including a 3-pointer with 3:03 remaining to break an 81-81 tie.
The Bucks battled back from a 39-48 halftime deficit in the third quarter, holding the 76ers to just 13 points to forge a tie heading into the final quarter.
"We got enough defensive stops to win the game, but in the third quarter they picked up their level of physicality," 76ers coach Doug Collins said.
Elsewhere in the National Basketball Association, it was: Bulls 113, Raptors 106; Warriors 99, Mavericks 92; Grizzlies 106, Timberwolves 89; and Clippers 98, Thunder 92.
In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Bucks built a 74-67 lead in the fourth but could not finish the 76ers off. Defense dominated the final four minutes in regulation as the teams combined to score just three points.
"We've had problems pretty much all year closing games out. But I think it all goes back to the offensive end," said Bucks guard John Salmons.
Salmons led the Bucks with 19 points and Bogut had a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds.
Elton Brand led Philadelphia with 20 points and 12 rebounds and Jrue Holiday added 15 points and 10 assists. The 76ers wrapped up a playoff spot on Friday night with a victory over New Jersey.
The 10th-placed Bucks (31-45) now trail the eighth-placed Indiana Pacers (35-42) by 3 1/2 games for the final playoff position in the Eastern Conference with six games left.
"We still have a little bit of heartbeat for the playoffs," said Bucks center Andrew Bogut. "But if this was a couple weeks ago it would be nice."
Brandon Jennings, who was awful in regulation missing all six of his attempts from the floor, scored nine of his 13 points in overtime, including a 3-pointer with 3:03 remaining to break an 81-81 tie.
The Bucks battled back from a 39-48 halftime deficit in the third quarter, holding the 76ers to just 13 points to forge a tie heading into the final quarter.
"We got enough defensive stops to win the game, but in the third quarter they picked up their level of physicality," 76ers coach Doug Collins said.
Elsewhere in the National Basketball Association, it was: Bulls 113, Raptors 106; Warriors 99, Mavericks 92; Grizzlies 106, Timberwolves 89; and Clippers 98, Thunder 92.
In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Bucks built a 74-67 lead in the fourth but could not finish the 76ers off. Defense dominated the final four minutes in regulation as the teams combined to score just three points.
"We've had problems pretty much all year closing games out. But I think it all goes back to the offensive end," said Bucks guard John Salmons.
Salmons led the Bucks with 19 points and Bogut had a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds.
Elton Brand led Philadelphia with 20 points and 12 rebounds and Jrue Holiday added 15 points and 10 assists. The 76ers wrapped up a playoff spot on Friday night with a victory over New Jersey.
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