Lakers ticket prices surge as LeBron James chases scoring record

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Lakers ticket prices have surged as LeBron James chases a scoring record.

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The Los Angeles Lakers star has been on a scoring tear this season, and has been on the hunt for scoring records.

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With the Lakers currently in contention for the NBA championship

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ticket prices have skyrocketed as fans clamor to see LeBron in action.

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The cost of a Lakers ticket has increased by more than 90 percent since the start of the season and is now the most expensive ticket in the NBA

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The increase is largely due to the fact that LeBron is now just 10 points away from surpassing Kobe Bryant for third place on the all-time scoring list.

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Fans want to be there when he does it and are willing to pay top dollar to do so.

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The surge in ticket prices has also been fueled by the Lakers’ success this season.

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The team is currently in the top spot in the Western Conference and is on a 16-game winning streak.

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