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Dodgers more popular than Lakers in Los Angeles
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A recent survey shows that nearly half of Los Angeles County residents prefer the Dodgers over the Lakers, with the Dodgers leading 43% to 28%. This marks the largest gap recorded between the two teams since the survey began in 2014.
In a Loyola Marymount survey asking Los Angeles County residents to identify their favorite among the 12 pro sports teams within the local media market, nearly half picked the Dodgers. The Dodgers’ lead over the Lakers — 43% to 28% — represented the largest gap between the teams in the nine editions of the survey, first conducted in 2014 by the Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Center for the Study of Los Angeles.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Dodgers more popular than Lakers in Los Angeles
Q&A
What percentage of Los Angeles residents prefer the Dodgers over the Lakers?
According to the survey, 43% of Los Angeles residents prefer the Dodgers, while 28% favor the Lakers.
How does the current popularity gap between the Dodgers and Lakers compare to previous years?
The current gap of 15% is the largest recorded in the nine editions of the survey conducted since 2014.
