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MILWAUKEE -- Brandon Jennings is trying to take over close games in the fourth quarter. Paul Kruger Jersey . Jennings was very successful doing that Tuesday night as he scored nine of his 25 points in the final period to lead the Bucks to a 110-102 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. He also added three assists in the quarter. Jennings said he wants to be the key player late in games and has been focused on it in recent weeks. "It is something that Ive been working on, especially during the (recent) road trip, just trying to take over games," he said. "Im just trying to get the best possible shot for the team. Thats just me growing and learning." Ersan Ilyasova also came up big again for Milwaukee as he had 27 points and 16 rebounds. He also had 27 points and 14 rebounds in Milwaukees 110-104 win Saturday over Portland. "Ersan gots his groove back," said Monta Ellis, who added 18 points and 10 assists for Milwaukee. "He really has been playing well for the last few games and has given us a big boost." Bucks coach Jim Boylan credited Ilyasova for being a very active player. "He has that knack for tipping the ball to himself rebounding and coming up with the basket," he said. "When you look at Ersan, you dont really see a great athlete, but rebounding is just determination. When hes determined to get the ball, hes bound to get it." Milwaukee has won six of eight games since Boylan replaced former coach Scott Skiles, who parted ways with the team following a season-worst four-game losing streak. Jennings said the team has had a lot of success under Boylan because he is letting them "just play." "Everything is going well right now," Jennings said. "We are playing with lots of confidence. This was a big win for us as in the past when we win a few games, we end up losing to a team we should not lose to." Evan Turner scored 23 points to lead the 76ers, Spencer Hawes added 21 points and 12 rebounds, and Nick Young scored 20 points. Philadelphia lost its fifth straight on the road, and 15th in its last 21 overall. Young said the 76ers have to figure out a way to win close games. "Somehow we have to figure it out, come together and stay together as a team," he said. "We know what the problem is. Weve been in every game so far and fought back. If we can come out of the gate and get a couple shots to go in, get our blood going a little bit, itll be a different ball game." Philadelphia hit just 2 of its first 16 shots, a point not lost on coach Doug Collins. "First quarter again. We were down 10 so you play uphill the entire game again," he said. "Youve got to share the ball, you got to help each other out and youve got to talk on defence. Were not good enough to do it ourselves. Weve got to do it collectively." The Sixers used a 17-7 run to start the fourth quarter, cutting the Bucks lead to 90-86 when Thaddeus Young stole the ball and scored on a breakaway layup with 6:47 remaining. Ilyasova made 1 of 2 free throws to extend Milwaukees lead to 99-92 with 3:56 left. He then hit a jumper with about 2 1/2 minutes to go, stretching the advantage to nine points. Hawes hit a baseline jumper to trim the lead to 101-94 with 1:39 remaining, but Milwaukee made 4 of 6 free throws in the final minute to seal the win. Larry Sanders had two blocked shots, giving him at least one in his last 27 games, the second longest streak in the NBA behind Tim Duncan, who has blocked a shot in 29 straight. NOTES: 76ers guard Royal Ivey made the start in place of Dorell Wright as Collins wanted more speed in his starting lineup to defend Jennings. ... Bucks F Marquis Daniels was sick and inactive for the game. 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Oh, and give the winner a check for $195,000. South Koreans Jiyai Shin, Kim, So Yeon Ryu and Hee Kyung Seo dominated the leaderboard, sharing the top spot at 11-under 202 on Saturday through the third round.Six of the eight quarterfinal places have now been filled at UEFA Euro 2012, with the final two spots set to be decided on Tuesday. As Group C came to a conclusion on Monday, Spain and Italy advanced but both teams found a determined challenger in their way. Here are five thoughts from the final round of group matches at UEFA EURO 2012: Spains Cutting Edge It certainly wasnt a classic performance from Spain, but if youre going to be a champion you have to find a way to get the job done. Thats exactly what Spain did against Croatia. They were nowhere near their best, but Jesus Navas made an impact coming on as a substitute and scored the goal that won the match with just two minutes remaining. The question for Spain is whether they have enough to be able to break teams down. Croatia defended well and kept many players behind the ball, forcing Spain to try and find a way through. In the end they got the breakthrough, but for long periods of the match it looked as though the reigning World and European Champions would fail to find a goal. Spain advance to the quarterfinals as the winners of Group C and will now play the runner-up of Group D on Saturday in Donetsk, but they will have to find more of a cutting edge when they come up against the most stubborn defences in Europe if they are to create history and win a third straight major tournament. Italians March On Cesare Prandelli changed his formation for Italys final group match against a Republic of Ireland side that had already had their chances of progressing ended. Prandelli switched to a back four after playing with three at the back during their opening two matches. Whichever formation the Italians use, they have looked calm and composed in defence for most of the tournament so far. Mario Balotelli had picked up a knee injury in training but there was talk leading up to the match that he wouldnt have been included in the side anyway. Prandelli left the Manchester City forward on the bench, but he came on with a point to prove and gave Italy the insurance goal in the 90th minute. Balotelli wont be happy about being left out. He isnt known for his calm response to situations and it will be interesting to see how he reacts if Prandelli doesnt include him in the eleven for the Quarter Final. Its a big decision for the Italian coach who needs to keep Balotelli on side. Albert McClellan Jersey. Ronaldo Shines Cristiano Ronaldo has received much criticism for his performances in a Portugal shirt but he answered his critics in Portugals 2-1 win over the Netherlands on Sunday to book their place in the quarterfinals. He has made more of an attacking impact with each game of this tournament. Against Germany he had to play a more defensive role, while in the game against Denmark he was given more of a free reign to attack. In that match he missed a few good chances, but he wasnt going to suffer the same fate against the Dutch. Ronaldo kept his cool to finish well on both goals, and the way in which he stepped inside the defender to score his second was a classy move. It also speaks well about Ronaldos mentality. He didnt let the pressure get to him and let his ability shine through. Group A Surprises Hands up all those who successfully predicted that the Czech Republic and Greece would make it out of Group A? I certainly didnt. In fact, I couldnt have been more wrong predicting Russia and Poland would qualify for the quarterfinals. A group that was dubbed the weakest in the tournament produced some really entertaining matches and its fair share of surprises. Greece are never going to be pretty to watch, but they found a way to win and thats all that matters. They arent playing to satisfy the football purists. Their sole goal is to go as far in the tournament as they can, and credit to them for finding a way to progress. Unfortunately for Greece, they now come up against a German team that is looking like a well oiled machine. Dutch Disaster The Netherlands go home with their heads held low. Its crazy that a side filled with that much quality has failed to make it out of the group stage. But thats what happens when you get a squad that plays as individuals rather than as a team. They started with a shock defeat against Denmark and couldnt find a way to get back on track. For a squad that included 10 of the 11 players that started the World Cup Final two years ago to lose all three of its matches in this tournament is inconceivable. The position of Netherlands coach Bert Van Marwick has to come under question moving forward. What a letdown. ' ' '
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