MILWAUKEE, April 16 (UPI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks held a commanding lead throughout the second half Saturday night while taking a 113-103 victory over the Orlando Magic.
Desmond Mason scored 22 points to lead Bucks and Erck Strickland and Joe Smith each added 15 points.
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Dwight Howard had 19 points and 15 rebounds for the Magic, who have lost seven straight games.
The Magic played without Steve Francis, who has a back injury, and Pat Garrity, who is having problems with his right knee.
Milwaukee led 55-43 at halftime and was ahead by as many as 24 points in the third quarter when the Bucks went up 76-52 with 4:45 left in the period.
