Stars Pack Arenas as 2026 NBA Playoffs Tip Off
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The opening night of the 2026 NBA postseason drew a high-profile crowd on both coasts, with entertainers and former players filling courtside seats at Madison Square Garden, Crypto.com Arena and Little Caesars Arena.
Orlando Magic at Detroit Pistons, Game 1
Detroit legends Ben Wallace and Richard Hamilton were back in the building for the Pistons’ first-round opener. Rapper Big Sean, a longtime fan of the franchise, also watched from near the floor.
Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers, Game 1
Houston native and Grammy winner Travis Scott took in the action in Los Angeles. He was joined by Dan Reynolds, lead singer of Imagine Dragons.
Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicks, Game 1
Madison Square Garden welcomed a mix of Hollywood, sports and Knicks royalty. Actor Ben Stiller, tennis great John McEnroe, and former Knicks stars Patrick Ewing, Stephon Marbury and Walt Frazier were all spotted in the arena.
The celebrity presence underscored the heightened energy surrounding the first weekend of playoff basketball, as fans and famous faces alike converged to watch the chase for the Larry O’Brien Trophy begin.
Source: ESPN.com
