Celebrities converge on Crypto.com Arena as Luka Doncic seals overtime thriller
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Crypto.com Arena turned into an unofficial Hollywood red carpet when a host of film and music stars packed the building to watch Luka Doncic bury a game-winning shot in overtime on Saturday night.
The star-studded crowd took in the nationally televised contest less than 24 hours before the Academy Awards, giving the game an Oscars-weekend buzz rarely seen during the regular season.
With the score tied in the extra period, Doncic created space near the top of the key and knocked down the decisive jumper, sending the sellout audience—celebrities included—into a frenzy. The late heroics wrapped up a back-and-forth matchup that had gone to overtime after neither side could gain separation in regulation.
Security around the lower bowl was noticeably tighter, and camera flashes lit up the sidelines as high-profile actors, recording artists and athletes reacted to the dramatic finish. Many in attendance were expected to continue their weekend at pre-Oscar parties across Los Angeles.
The overtime thriller gave the entertainment elite a courtside reminder of why live sports remain one of the city’s biggest draws, even during Hollywood’s busiest week of the year.
Source: New York Post
