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It’s a usual sight to witness top Hollywood stars in the front row at Los Angeles Lakers games. Among the celebrities, Equaliser star Denzel Washington is one of the frequent attendees. However, one particular star’s presence during Thursday night’s game against the Stephen Curry-less Warriors further spiced things up for the fans. Days after being rumored to be Kendall Jenner’s new boyfriend, the famous rapper joined several other celebrities at the Crypto.com Arena.

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The Purple and Gold put up an impressive performance after the All-Star weekend break, dominating the Golden State Warriors throughout the game. 2x NBA Finals MVP Curry missed his sixth game in a row after a leg injury in a game against the Dallas Mavericks at the beginning of the month. Despite the Lakers’ masterful performance, the celebrities took the limelight.

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The star-studded arena witnessed exactly what they came to see

Several Hollywood celebrities including Denzel Washington, rapper Saweetie and Big Little Lies star Merrin Dungey witnessed the game. 3x Grammy award-winning rapper Bad Bunny, who recently hit the headlines for his rumored relationship with Kendall Jenner, also took the limelight. After her breakup with Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker, the media recently spotted Jenner with the rapper in a club.

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Alongside Hollywood stars, Mexican boxer Canelo Álvarez witnessed the game as well and took a picture with Curry. Following are a few images from the Thursday night game.

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Meanwhile, the Lakers secured a comfortable 124-111 victory with an all-round performance from the team. Malik Beasley pitched in with 25 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist for the victory. On the other side, Klay Thompson’s valiant 22 points went in vain for the Dubs.

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Injury update on Stephen Curry

The Warriors superstar missed a major chunk of games in the initial stages of the season due to a shoulder injury. The 9x NBA All-Star later recovered from it only to succumb to another injury. However, the Warriors’ management released an official update regarding Curry’s return and it is a treat to the sour eyes of Warriors fans. The statement revealed that Curry has been making steady progress, and the team would reevaluate the star next week.

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What do you make of the Lakers’ first game after the All-Star weekend break? Will Stephen Curry’s injury affect the Warriors’ playoff dream? Let us know in the comments below.

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Shahul Hameed

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Shahul Hameed is a Senior NBA Writer at EssentiallySports. Armed with a Master's Degree in journalism from a distinguished institute, his journey into sports writing began during his college days, and since then, Shahul has been captivated not only by the remarkable consistency of Stephen Curry but also by the enduring legacy of LeBron James. He specializes in covering the live basketball action. When games aren’t on, beyond covering trade rumors and match reports, Shahul actively engages with fan bases, ensuring he is attuned to the ever-changing NBA landscape. His dedication to his craft finds an equal match in his admiration for the storytelling and cinematic brilliance of Quentin Tarantino, David Fincher, and Wes Anderson.

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