The environment of a game is almost as important as the action on the field (or on the field or on the ice).
While some locations are known for their views, kitchen or modern upgrades, others have the ability to create an extremely noisy environment as a claim to fame.
Settings like Madison Square Garden, Lambeau Field and Fenway Park have a penchant for attracting famous fans.
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For whatever reason, the stars were seen on the sidelines at several games during the week.
Here are some notable spectators who sought to increase the home side’s advantage of the various teams.
Los Angeles Sparks Vs. The Connecticut Sun.
UConn Huskies women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma appeared in Sun’s game against Sparks and seemed to be in a good mood.
trainer @GenoAjustsayin all smiles in Mohegan Sun! pic.twitter.com/yhrcDMlKyJ
– WNBA (@WNBA) May 14, 2022
Boston Celtics Vs. Milwaukee Bucks, game 6
Robert Tonyan and David Bakhtiari of the Green Bay Packers also led the Fiserv Forum to support their Wisconsin teammates.
Phoenix Suns Vs. Dallas Mavericks Game 6
Dallas Cowboys runner-up Ezekiel Elliott spent his NFL field night at the American Airlines Center.
We always love when our guy @EzekielElliott stop 🍽 #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 has shown some brotherly love to the Sixers.
⁇ @ CMBaseball41 ⁇ pic.twitter.com/qGNKECYHZ2
– Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) May 12, 2022
Minnesota Wild Vs. St. Louis Blues, Game 6
Adam Wainwright, St. John’s pitcher Louis Cardinals, he was on drums (and dad).
A perfect shot, @ unclecharlie50! #WeAllBleedBlue pic.twitter.com/EzAHLMTqBK
– St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) May 13, 2022
Boston Red Sox Vs. Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo threw the first pitch and connected with Atlanta Blooper legend Braves mascot.
Koo is true at Truist Park ⚾️#PentruTheA pic.twitter.com/PGEAF9UxV4
– Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) May 10, 2022
Two goats from Atlanta 🐐 @BlooperBraves ⁇ @YounghoeKoo pic.twitter.com/dcdkrTTUg2
– Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) May 10, 2022
Philadelphia 76ers Vs. Miami Heat, match 5
Miami music producer and Heat fan DJ Khaled was active on the sidelines for his hometown team’s playoff game.
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DJ Khaled is having a great chance at making 76 a goal for Heat but he is sure to challenge him.
Minnesota Lynx Vs. Indian fever
Indiana was well represented, along with Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard, along with Indiana Pacers players Tyrese Haliburton and Oshae Brissett.
shouts at @Colts linebacker @ dsleon45 + @Pacers played @ TyHaliburton22 & @Obrissy because you showed love tonight 🤝 pic.twitter.com/ZERqG5DFjt
– Indiana Fever ⛹️♀️🏀 (@IndianaFever) May 11, 2022