MILWAUKEE — The Lakers played down to the level of their competition for the second consecutive first half. Still, they were within striking distance tonight after Milwaukee’s Brandon Jennings gave the Bucks a two-point lead with a driving layup with 1 second left in the half. Pau Gasol led the Lakers with 13 points and 10 rebounds in the half, and Kobe Bryant had 12 points. Michael Redd led the Bucks with 11 points in a reserve role.