NBA: Milwaukee 115, Denver 109

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 24 (UPI) -- Michael Redd's season-high 42 points Saturday helped Milwaukee Bucks rally to beat Denver 115-109.

Denver held a 30-19 lead after the first period and its lead was 64-50 at the half before Milwaukee got untracked.

A layup by Andrew Bogut and a jumper by Maurice Williams drew Milwaukee within 66-56 just over 2 1/2 minutes into the third quarter and Redd's layup helped Milwaukee close to 75-72 with 4:56 left.

A closing 43-36 advantage ended Milwaukee's three-game losing streak against the visitors.

Williams had 26 points and seven assists. Charlie Villanueva had 14 points and seven rebounds, while Bogut added 12 points with 20 rebounds for the Bucks, who have two wins in their last seven overall.

Denver was led by Allen Iverson's 26 points and five assists.

Carmelo Anthony had 25 points and seven rebounds.

J.R. Smith scored 20 points while Kenyon Martin added 15 points and 14 rebounds for the Nuggets, who have lost three of four.