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Celebrities Who Do Date Night Courtside

Beyonce and Jay Z, Ciara and Russell, Nicki and Meek, and a slew of other celeb couples love to frequent basketball games for a fun, action packed date night. As we wait for game seven in the NBA Finals, we pulled together our favorite courtside moments. Check out the cutest kisses and cuddles here.
By Joslyn Winkfield · Updated October 27, 2020
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Ciara and Russell Wilson

Ciara and Russell pal around with LaLa Anthony during a Washington Wizards vs New York Knicks game in New York City.

Celebrities Who Do Date Night Courtside
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World’s Greatest Role Model

“The great thing about the girls is they’ve got a wonderful role model in their mom. They’ve seen how Michelle and I interact–not only the love but also the respect that I show to their mom. So I think they have pretty high expectations about how relationships should be, and that gives me some confidence about the future. I joke about this stuff sometimes, but the truth is they are smart, steady young women.”

 

All Of The Times President Barack Obama Professed His Love For The First Lady
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Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith
The Smiths cuddle up at a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics.
Celebrities Who Do Date Night Courtside
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John Legend and Chrissy Teigen
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen work on taking the perfect date night selfie at a basketball game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Celebrities Who Do Date Night Courtside
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Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill

Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill are bright and colorful together at a game between the Phoenix Suns and Philadelphia 76ers.

Celebrities Who Do Date Night Courtside
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Beyonce and Jay-Z
Bey and J love hanging courtside, and we love this sweet moment captured at a game between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers.
Celebrities Who Do Date Night Courtside
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Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade enjoy watching others play for a change at the Dwyane Wade Fourth Annual Fantasy Basketball Camp.
Celebrities Who Do Date Night Courtside
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Draya Michele and Orlando Scandrick
Lovebirds Draya Michele and Orlando Scandrick chat during a game between the Portland Trailblazers and the Los Angeles Clippers.
Celebrities Who Do Date Night Courtside
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Kevin Hart and Eniko Parrish
Kevin and his “rib” Eniko share a laugh at the 2016 NBA All-Star Game.
Celebrities Who Do Date Night Courtside
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The Weeknd and Bella Hadid
The Weeknd treats his girlfriend and model Bella to a night at the game between the Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Celebrities Who Do Date Night Courtside
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Alfonso Ribeiro and Angela Unkrich
Alfonso Ribeiro his wife enjoy a basketball game between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Celebrities Who Do Date Night Courtside
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Tracy Morgan and Megan Wollover
Tracy Morgan and Megan Wollover get cozy at a game between the Philadelphia 76ers vs the New York Knicks.
Celebrities Who Do Date Night Courtside
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Zoe Saldana and Marco Perego
Zoe Saldana and Italian hubby Marco catch a game between theWashington Wizards and the Los Angeles Clippers.
Celebrities Who Do Date Night Courtside
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Denzel and Pauletta Washington
At a Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers game, Denzel and Pauletta Washington show that fun dates like popcorn and a game are the key to a lasting marriage.
Celebrities Who Do Date Night Courtside
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Big Sean and Jhene Aiko
While rumors are swirling, there’s no confirmation that these two are more than friends. Still, they look like they’re having a blast together at a game between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Clippers.
Celebrities Who Do Date Night Courtside
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The Game and Cali Dream Taylor
The Game switches is up with a daddy-daughter date at a basketball game between the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Celebrities Who Do Date Night Courtside
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