“Game of Thrones?” The Kingslayer surprises Raptors star at LeBron James’ triple-double game

RJ Barrett does a double-take at 'Game of Thrones' actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as he sees him in attendance at Lakers vs. Raptors match.

“Game of Thrones?” The Kingslayer surprises Raptors star at LeBron James’ triple-double game

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau spotted at the Lakers vs Raptors game on Sunday night

The Los Angeles Lakers went head-to-head with the Toronto Raptors in a challenging match on Sunday night, where Lakers star LeBron James led his team to a 123-103 victory. On the other hand, Raptors star RJ Barrett left fans in stitches after his comical interaction at the stands.

The Lakers vs. Raptors match took place at the Crypto.com arena with stands consisting of some serious Hollywood star power. During the match, Barrett scored an and-one and turned toward the stands in excitement.

As the camera focused on him, Barrett did a double take upon noticing actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, who plays Jaime Lannister in HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’. Initially, Barrett didn’t recognize him, but with a smile, he mouthed ‘Game of Thrones’ as he pointed in the actor’s direction

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The game took an intense turn in the fourth quarter when the Lakers took the lead. After Anthony Davis exited due to an eye injury, Lakers star LeBron James stepped up, recording his third triple-double of the season with 19 points, 10 rebounds, and 16 assists, drawing cheers from the crowd. Despite this, RJ Barrett and the Raptors put up a strong fight on the night.

Meanwhile, NBA fans couldn’t get enough of a Game of Thrones crossover, as a recent series of memes circulating online has left fans in splits. The images show NBA players as GOT characters, created by a TikTok artist who uses AI to make fictional edits. The creator placed the players in fitting settings and costumes, making the images look impressively realistic.

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LeBron James draws in a star-studded crowd in Lakers vs Raptors match

LA Lakers games often become a glamorous affair on the stands as it draws in a wide array of famous personalities. The Sunday night game against the Raptors wasn’t any different. After Barrett spotted Waldau, the camera caught a huge celebrity turnout.

Actor Jessica Alba sat alongside Cash Warren, while Renee Rapp joined Alexander 23. Avan Jogia and Halsey were another pair spotted in the stands, as well as Ben Affleck and Samuel Garner Affleck in a separate seating area. To fans’ surprise, Drake was also seen with his son, Adonis Graham.

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The win improved the Lakers’ record to 6-4, while the Raptors continue to struggle at 2-8. Once again, the four-time MVP, LeBron James, showed remarkable longevity on the court despite the odds. Fans have been thoroughly impressed with his performances in recent games, especially when they get to see him on the court with son Bronny James.