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Podcasts Take Two
Clippers and Lakers face off tonight
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Jan 4, 2013
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Clippers and Lakers face off tonight
Tonight the Lakers have an opportunity to avenge their early season loss to the Clippers. Since then, the Clippers have become one of the league's best teams, but KPCC's Ben Bergman looks at why their ticket prices still pale in comparison to the Lakers.
Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers sdrives against Matt Barnes #22 of the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on November 2, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. The Clippers won 105-95.
Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers sdrives against Matt Barnes #22 of the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on November 2, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. The Clippers won 105-95.
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Tonight the Lakers have an opportunity to avenge their early season loss to the Clippers. Since then, the Clippers have become one of the league's best teams, but KPCC's Ben Bergman looks at why their ticket prices still pale in comparison to the Lakers.

While Clippers tickets are more in-demand by the day, tonight's game vs. the Lakers is close to being sold out as only a few hundred are left. Clipper/Laker games are now one of the hottest, most eagerly anticipated events in L.A. 

While the Lakers have long overshadowed their Staples Center co-tenant, recently the relationship is evening out as the Clippers are starting to captivate the attention of L.A.'s sports fans. 

For more on this we're joined by Kevin Arnovitz, NBA writer and host of the Clippers Podcast on ESPNLA.com