That …. was not entertaining basketball. The Milwaukee Bucks shot just 31 percent in the first half. The Lakers were just slightly better at 36.6 percent.

The Lakers have a 12 point lead because of their ability to get to the free throw line. They are 10 for 15, the Bucks are just 2 for 6.

Kobe Bryant leads the Lakers with 13 points. Derek Fisher has 10. Charlie Villanueva has eight points off the bench for Milwaukee but the Bucks starting five has 18 points on 8-for 24 shooting.