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A thrilling half of basketball just went into the books, especially for the Dub Nation. After losing Game 1 at home, the Golden State Warriors have found their rhythm once again. Despite a huge half for LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers are stuck in an 11-point deficit. Unsurprisingly, the Splash Brothers duo of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson are digging the grave for the Purple and Gold. The Chase Center is experiencing the highs of the excitement this battle was expected to bring, it is another edition of Curry vs James after all. And even the celebrities want a piece of the enthralling action.

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San Franciso is loaded with some of the most popular faces tonight. Headlined by Euphoria star Zendaya and ‘Spiderman’ Tom Holland, here are all the celebs who are among the fans at the Chase Center tonight.

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Zendaya, Tom Holland and many at Chase Center as Warriors try to even series vs LeBron James and the Lakers

This series in particular is much bigger than just playoffs basketball. Just the rivalry- LeBron James vs Stephen Curry has created a seismic buzz among NBA fans. A nostalgic contest that once ran the league. The Akron-born superstars have had some legendary battles over the years. This series is an addition to the rich history. It could also be one of the last times we see this duo face off in the playoffs.

The notion is bringing out celebrities every night they suit up. Unsurprisingly, tonight was no different, and the cast is arguably among the best. Zendaya, a devoted Warriors fan is at the arena with her boyfriend and fellow actor Tom Holland. ‘Taxi’ star Danny DeVito, NFL legend Joe Montana, and Warriors alumnus Quinn Cook and Juan Toscana-Anderson are also at the game. Soccer club FC Barcelona’s few stars are also present at the Chase Center.

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A loss in Game 1 brought out some tactical changes, an even more intimidating Dub Nation, and some sensational performances at the half. The Warriors are looking for revenge, and to do so they have found a way to completely shut off Anthony Davis. After he erupted for 30 points and 23 rebounds in Game 1, Draymond Green’s smothering defense has held him to just 4 points at the halfway stage.

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To make up for Davis’ struggles, it is The King who is on pace to have a monster playoff game. The four-time MVP has clawed his way to 21 points.

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Klay Thompson is the hot hand for the Bay tonight. Raining down five threes on the Lakers he has scored 19 so far in the battle. With the Purple and Gold defense worrying about Stephen Curry, the reigning Finals MVP is setting up his teammates with his assist tally already at 8.

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The Chase Center is rooting loudly for a Warriors win. An 11-point lead has put the Warriors in control. However, the Lakers have shown their resilience since February. This battle is still as close as one move away from a tilt. Anything can happen in the final 24 minutes of play.

Who do you think comes out on top? Let us know your views 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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