Per the report, a steady stream of celebrities attended the 2026 NBA playoffs as the postseason opened, with the opening slate including two matchups at Madison Square Garden and Crypto.com Arena.
The report lists a range of names seen courtside. Robert Parisien and Jaimie Alexander were photographed at 76ers vs. Knicks Game 1, while a separate set of images captured guests at Hawks vs. Knicks Game 5 that included Jason Sudeikis, Dustin Hoffman, Anthony Kiedis, Dick Wolf and Mariska Hargitay, according to the report.
The report also notes notable former athletes and personalities at other series. Mark Messier and Henrik Lundqvist were photographed at 76ers vs. Celtics Game 5, and David Ortiz was noted in the building for that Game 5, per the report. Soulja Boy, Tyler Perry and T.I. were listed among attendees at Knicks/Hawks Game 3.
Images and captions cited in the report show additional guests earlier in the postseason: Micah Parsons, Will Ferrell and Tinashe at Hawks vs. Knicks Game 2; David Robinson and Tim Duncan in attendance for Portland Trail Blazers vs. San Antonio Spurs Game 1 in San Antonio; and Big Sean at the Detroit playoff game against Orlando, per the report.
The report includes multiple photo credits from several arenas and mentions Rockets vs. Lakers matchups among the opening games, with photography documenting those nights. Overall, the report says celebrities were a constant presence throughout the early rounds of the postseason.
