The Los Angeles Lakers headed back home in need of a win in game three of their Western Conference Finals series against the Denver Nuggets.
With a trip to the NBA finals on the line with this series, there was no shortage of celebrity supporters sitting courtside at Crypto.com Arena in Downtown Los Angeles on Saturday.
British crooner Adele and Hollywood leading man Jake Gyllenhaal were among the stars to have a front row seat to all the high-flying action on the hardwood.
Some of the other stars seen cheering on LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the rest of the Laker crew included Jack Nicholson, Denzel Washington, Eddie Murphy, Andy Garcia, Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Robert Pattinson, Jennifer Hudson, and high-profile record executives David Geffen and Jimmy Iovine.
LA came into the showdown down two games to none in the best of seven series, where the winner goes on to the NBA Finals against either the Miami Heat or Boston Celtics.
Celebrity supporters: Adele and Jake Gyllenhaal were among the many celebrities to show their support for the Los Angeles Lakers at game three of their Western Conference Finals series against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena in Downtown Los Angeles on Saturday
Looking to get a lift from their hometown fans, the Lakers would get off to a slow start that translated to a Denver 12 point lead after one quarter.
As a result, Adele (born Adele Laurie Blue Adkins) appeared to have a worried look on her face when took away any hometown momentum off the top of the game.
The British pop star looked to be keeping it casual in the fashion department in gray sweatpants with a white t-shirt under a black button-down shirt and matching jacket.
Her blonde locks were styled long, straight and sleek with a part in the middle.
The London, England native sat next to boyfriend, sports agent Rich Paul, who’s the founder of the Klutch Sports Group that’s based in Los Angeles.
Longtime friend and agent to LeBron James, Paul is…
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