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Celebrities pack Lakers vs. Rockets playoff game from Travis Scott to Timothy Olyphant and more

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Celebrities pack Lakers vs. Rockets playoff game from Travis Scott to Timothy Olyphant and more

The stars once again came out to watch playoff basketball on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena, and we’re not just talking about on the court. 

The courtside seating, expanded for the postseason, was once again a who’s who of musicians, actors, and athletes for Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers. 

Travis Scott was locked into the rhythm of the game like it was one of his own beats.

Travis Scott in a white graphic t-shirt and sunglasses with the reflection of the basketball court in them.

Travis Scott attends a game between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday. NBAE via Getty Images

Dan Reynolds attending an NBA game between the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Dan Reynolds attends a game between the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday. NBAE via Getty Images

Singer Rotimi was there as well to soak in the action. On the other side of the court from Scott, sat the lead singer of Imagine Dragons, Dan Reynolds. 

Timothy Olypant sat at halfcourt alongside his wife Alexis Knief. Ray Nicholson, the son of Jack Nicholson, sat in his famous father’s seats that have stayed in the family for decades. 

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The athletes were well represented as well. L.A. Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack watched the action from the baseline.

Timothy Olyphant sitting court-side at a basketball game.

Actor Timothy Olyphant watches the Rockets and Lakers courtside. (Photo by Michael J. Duarte)

Khalil Mack smiling while watching the Lakers play the Rockets.

Khalil Mack attends a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets during Round One Game One of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 18, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California.Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) NBAE via Getty Images

Former NBA player Richard Jefferson was there. Two former Lakers champions also mingled with the players and celebrities as Robert Horry and Lamar Odom took in the playoff action. 

And finally, the passing of the proverbial torch was there too. Current Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr., expected to be a top-5 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft also watched the action courtside as if he was picturing himself playing against the game’s greats on that very court. 


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Darius Acuff Jr. stands on a basketball court.

Darius Acuff Jr. attends a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets during Round One Game One of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 18, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) NBAE via Getty Images

Music. Film. Sports. Fame. Legacy.

It all came together for playoff basketball in Los Angeles.

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