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Photos: The stars were out at Lakers home opener

Los Angeles, CA - October 19: Singer Adele and sports agent Rich Paul attend a game between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers on October 19, 2021 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times).

The stars were out Tuesday night at the Staples Center.

It was an event as much as it was a game.

The electricity was back on Tuesday, along with a long list of celebrities that included longtime fan Jack Nicholson, actor Kevin Hart, and singer Adele, who's dating basketball agent Rich Paul.

Usher and Justin Bieber in the crowd at Staples Center
Usher and Justin Bieber watch the action between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Kevin Hart fistbumps a masked man at the Lakers game
Kevin Hart was on his game for the Lakers home opener. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Floyd Mayweather Jr. watches the Lakers at Staples Center.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. was in the house for the Lakers home opener. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
James Corden and his son, Max Corden, watch the Lakers.
James Corden and his son Max at the game. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Jack Nicholson watches the game with his son Ray.
Longtime Lakers fan Jack Nicholson and his son, Ray, were in their familiar seats at Staples Center. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Saweetie watches the Lakers game at Staples Center.
Saweetie watches the game at Staples Center. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Lil Wayne and his son Kameron Carter watch the Lakers game.
Lil Wayne and his son Kameron Carter had front-row seats for the Lakers home opener. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.