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17 Celebrity Couples Looking Super Cute While Courtside For NBA Date Nights

By Lauren Porter · Updated October 24, 2020

For some of our favorite celebrity couples, the best date night don’t always have to include a candlelit dinner and lots of romance. From Beyoncé and JAY-Z to Kevin and Eniko Hart, these 17 lovebirds love taking in the lights, cameras, and action of an NBA game with the best seats in the house. 

01
Denzel And Pauletta Washington
When the kiss cam is on one of the longest lasting Hollywood couples, veteran actor Denzel Washington and his Pauletta, the two can’t help but swap a smooch and a smile.
17 Celebrity Couples Looking Super Cute While Courtside For NBA Date Nights
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02
Spike Lee And Tonya Lewis Lee
Spike Lee is known for his passionate fandom for the New York Knicks and his favorite fellow super fan is definitely his wife of nearly 25 years, Tonya.
17 Celebrity Couples Looking Super Cute While Courtside For NBA Date Nights
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03
Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz
Music makers Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz have no problem making their NBA date night outings a family affair as seen here, with the rapper and producer holding the couple’s son, Egypt, in his lap.
17 Celebrity Couples Looking Super Cute While Courtside For NBA Date Nights
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04
Will Smith And Jada Pinkett-Smith
Will and Jada are no strangers to sitting front row at events, not even at NBA games.
17 Celebrity Couples Looking Super Cute While Courtside For NBA Date Nights
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05
Barack and Michelle Obama
Could you imagine playing in a basketball game and then turning to see the then-President and First Lady of the United States of America sitting courtside cheering you on? That’s exactly what happened in 2012 when Mr. and Mrs. Obama attended the United States vs. Brazil game at a pre-Olympic exhibition game.
17 Celebrity Couples Looking Super Cute While Courtside For NBA Date Nights
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06
Beyoncé and JAY-Z
Beyoncé and JAY-Z are no strangers to being front and center watching the NBA action on a date night and can you blame them?
17 Celebrity Couples Looking Super Cute While Courtside For NBA Date Nights
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07
Idris Elba And Sabrina Dhowre
New lovebirds Idris Elba and Sabrina Dhowre recently sat courtside at a Miami Heat game and needless to say, this is one cute couple!
17 Celebrity Couples Looking Super Cute While Courtside For NBA Date Nights
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08
Tia Mowry-Hardrict And Cory Hardrict

Tia Mowry-Hardrict and her husband Cory are big fans of celebrating the Los Angeles Lakers. With a new baby on the way, joining their son Cree, we’re sure these two will return to their date nights soon!

17 Celebrity Couples Looking Super Cute While Courtside For NBA Date Nights

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09
Kandi Burruss And Todd Tucker
The Real Housewives of Atlanta stars Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker love to root for the Atlanta Hawks and in between the action will snap a selfie to document the date night fun!
17 Celebrity Couples Looking Super Cute While Courtside For NBA Date Nights
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10
John Legend And Chrissy Teigen
Soon-to-be parents of two, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen love taking in a little bit of the on-court action–and looking super chic while doing it.
17 Celebrity Couples Looking Super Cute While Courtside For NBA Date Nights
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11
Snoop Dogg And Shante Broadus
Snoop Dogg and his wife Shante are legendary Laker fans and they don’t hide their enthusiasm for their hometown Los Angeles team!
17 Celebrity Couples Looking Super Cute While Courtside For NBA Date Nights
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12
Ciara And Russell Wilson
Ciara’s husband Russell Wilson may be a renowned NFL star as quarterback of the Seattle Seahawks but that doesn’t mean the two aren’t fans of other major sporting leagues like the NBA. This date night is too cute!
17 Celebrity Couples Looking Super Cute While Courtside For NBA Date Nights
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13
Kevin And Eniko Hart
New parents to their son Kenzo, Kevin and Eniko love a night out, especially to NBA games. Just look at this selfie, it’s got lovey-dovey date night vibes written all over it!
17 Celebrity Couples Looking Super Cute While Courtside For NBA Date Nights
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14
Diddy And Cassie
While hanging out courtside, Cassie loves being curled up to her longtime love, Diddy and we can’t blame her!
17 Celebrity Couples Looking Super Cute While Courtside For NBA Date Nights
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15
Tracy Morgan and Megan Wollover
Funnyman Tracy Morgan and his wife Megan Wollover are two little peas in a pod while cheering on the Knicks.
17 Celebrity Couples Looking Super Cute While Courtside For NBA Date Nights
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16
Beyoncé And JAY-Z
Even though JAY-Z and Beyoncé love to attend NBA games on a date night, they sometimes turn the outing into a family event and bring their daughter Blue along for the fun. Who knows, maybe their twins, Rumi and Sir, will soon join the Carter family courtside adventures!
17 Celebrity Couples Looking Super Cute While Courtside For NBA Date Nights
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17
Lauren London and Nipsey Hussle
LA lovers Lauren London and Nipsey Hussle love cheering on the Lakers and they always look so adorable while doing it!
17 Celebrity Couples Looking Super Cute While Courtside For NBA Date Nights
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18
Chris Rock And Megalyn Echikunwoke
Comedy legend Chris Rock and his girlfriend, Megalyn Echikunwoke cozy up courtside and look like the cutest couple in the arena!
17 Celebrity Couples Looking Super Cute While Courtside For NBA Date Nights
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