The environment of a game is just as important as on-field (or on-court or on-ice) action.
While some venues might be known for their views, cuisine or modern upgrades, others have the ability to create an extremely raucous environment as their claim to fame.
On the other hand, settings such as Madison Square Garden, Lambeau Field and Fenway Park have a penchant for bringing out famous fans.
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Regardless of the reason, stars have been seen on the sideline at several games throughout the week.
Here are some noteworthy spectators who have looked to add to various teams’ home-field advantage.
Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks, Game 6
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott spent his NFL schedule release evening court side at American Airlines Center.
Always love when our guy @EzekielElliott stops by 🍽 #dALLasIN pic.twitter.com/Zf6QNzQxRQ
— x – Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) May 13, 2022
Miami Heat vs. Philadelphia 76ers, Game 6
Former Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel showed some Brotherly Love to the Sixers.
🔔 @CMBaseball41 🔔 pic.twitter.com/qGNKECYHZ2
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) May 12, 2022
Boston Red Sox vs. Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo threw the first pitch and linked up with Atlanta legend Blooper, the Braves’ mascot.
Koo is true at Truist Park ⚾️#ForTheA pic.twitter.com/PGEAF9UxV4
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) May 10, 2022
Two Atlanta goats 🐐 @BlooperBraves 🤝 @YounghoeKoo pic.twitter.com/dcdkrTTUg2
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) May 10, 2022
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Miami Heat, Game 5
Miami native, music producer and Heat fan DJ Khaled was active on the sideline for the hometown team’s playoff game.
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DJ Khaled uses a turnover by the 76ers as an opportunity to get Heat fans riled up.
Minnesota Lynx vs. Indiana Fever
Indiana was well-represented, with Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard alongside Indiana Pacers players Tyrese Haliburton and Oshae Brissett.
shoutout to @Colts linebacker @dsleon45 + @Pacers players @TyHaliburton22 & @Obrissy for showing love tonight 🤝 pic.twitter.com/ZERqG5DFjt
— Indiana Fever ⛹️♀️🏀 (@IndianaFever) May 11, 2022
Source: www.espn.com