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NBA: Milwaukee 97, Philadelphia 93

MILWAUKEE, March 5 (UPI) -- Ersan Ilyasova hit two free throws with 5 seconds left Monday, boosting Milwaukee to a 97-93 victory over Philadelphia.

Milwaukee ended a three-game skid and handed the 76ers their second straight loss. Philadelphia's lead over Boston at the top of the Atlantic Division was reduced to 1 1/2 games.

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Brandon Jennings scored 33 points for the Bucks, Drew Gooden added 25 points and 10 rebounds, and Ilyasova had 18 boards to go with 11 points.

Jennings is averaging 18 points a game this season and has produced 94 points over his last three games.

Lou Williams had a season-high 26 points for Philadelphia and Evan Turner, making his first start of the year, had a season-best 12 rebounds.

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