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While the world celebrated Easter, the NBA was in the midst of some hotly contested games. It was an action-packed day for basketball fans who enjoyed the last day of the regular season. The majority of the superstars took a rest to revitalize for the playoffs. However, some stars had to step up for their teams. LeBron James, who led the Los Angeles Lakers to their 43rd win of the season, suited up to ensure the Lakers sealed home-court advantage for the Play-In game. Dwyane Wade made his return to Kaseya Center, but as a fan to watch long-time friend Udonis Haslem finish the final chapter of his NBA career. But what about some other stars? How did they celebrate the holiday?

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From Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan’s getaway to Magic Johnson and his wife attending to religious duties and Natalia Bryant’s movie night, here is how some of the most popular names of the NBA world celebrated Easter.

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LeBron James led the Lakers to a big win while other stars celebrated Easter in their own ways

Since becoming official, Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan have spent almost all their time together. To mark their Easter, the couple took a cozy yacht trip out in the middle of the ocean. The Real Housewives of Miami star shared an Instagram story of the moment as Michael Jordan’s son showed off his dance moves.

On the other hand, Dwyane Wade and his wife Gabrielle Union had an important event on their calendars. It was more than just Easter in Vice City. After two decades of loving and giving it his all, Udonis Haslem played his last regular season game in Miami Heat colors. As a close friend and former teammate, Wade was in the stands roaring to each of Haslem’s buckets in his 24-point farewell game. He proposed April 9 should be a holiday in Miami to celebrate the legend.

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Magic Johnson and his wife Cookie took the religious route. Taking to Twitter, the five-time NBA champion wished his fans “Happy Easter”?from the West Angeles church. He tweeted, “Pastor Charles Blake II delivered a powerful Resurrection Sunday message ?Begin Again? at West Angeles this morning! Cookie and I wish everyone a Happy Easter!”?

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The eldest daughter of Kobe Bryant, Natalia, had a silent Easter Sunday. The 20-year-old watched the 1948 classic, ‘Irving Berlin’s Easter Parade‘ and wrote to her fans on Instagram, “I hope everyone had a lovely Easter.”

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And finally, it was The King who spent his day doing what he loves most: competing. James finished with 36 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists in the win against the Utah Jazz. With the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors securing a win, the Lakers finished as the 7th seed.

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The focus of James and the troops now shifts to the play-in tournament. The 2020 champions will face the Minnesota Timberwolves for the seventh seed. How did you celebrate your Easter? Let us know in the comments below.

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Anuj Talwalkar is a senior NBA Newsbreak specialist at EssentiallySports, trusted for his real-time coverage and fast, accurate updates on league developments. With five NBA seasons and two Olympics coverages under his belt, Anuj stands out as the go-to reporter for the NBA Matchday Newsdesk. As part of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, he continuously refines his hard reporting with grounded storytelling shaped by fan culture and court-level insights. An economics graduate and lifelong OKC fan since the Supersonics era, Anuj combines analytical thinking and a genuine passion for basketball. He’s recognized for both his live news coverage and feature writing, with aspirations to someday interview Russell Westbrook. Anuj’s reporting is marked by its reliability, depth, and strong connection to the pulse of the NBA.

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