Home

NBA

$20,000,000 Rich Zendaya, Tom Holland, NFL Legend, Soccer Stars and Numerous Other Fans Turn Up as Stephen Curry’s Warriors Fight to Stay Alive in the Playoffs

Published 05/04/2023, 11:11 PM EDT

Follow Us

via Imago

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.

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.

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

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

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.

Trending

Get instantly notified of the hottest NBA stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

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.

Awestruck by LeBron James’ Youngest Son, Shaq’s Daughter Me’Arah O’Neal has a 3-Word Message

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

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.

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.

WATCH THIS STORY: Jeremy Piven narrates ordeal to Shaquille O’Neal

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

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.

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

Written by:

Anuj Talwalkar

2,402Articles

One take at a time

Anuj Talwalkar is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Having composed close to 2000 articles, he aspires to manage his own team one day and is pursuing a top-tier college-level management program specializing in sports. Anuj's love for basketball blossomed after he started following the NBA a few years ago, and he decided to merge his writing skills with his understanding of this thrilling game.
Show More>

Edited by:

Aayush Kapoor