Photo: Sportsnet

The battle of Los Angeles that will take place on NBA Christmas Day is the most expensive Christmas game this decade, and 8% higher than last year’s Lakers at Warriors game, according to TicketIQ.

It’s also the only game that’s sold out on the primary market for 2019. The Lakers will face the Clippers for the second time this season. The two teams met on season opener with the Clippers taking the win.