Jack is back… again.
Jack Nicholson returned to Crypto.com Arena on Monday night, where the Lakers took a 3-1 series lead in the Western Conference semifinals against the reigning champion Warriors.
It came just over a week after the three-time Academy Award winner made a rare public appearance in the opening round in Los Angeles, where the Lakers closed out the first-round series against the Grizzlies in Game 6.
Before that, Nicholson, 86, hadn’t attended a Lakers game since opening night of last season, according to Showtime’s Rachel Nichols.
Prior to the recent Nicholson sightings — to see his beloved Lakers while sitting in his customary courtside seat — the actor had not been seen out in public in over a year.
Nicholson, who attended Monday’s Game 4 with his son Ray, appeared to be in good spirits following a January report that his friends were concerned he was “living like a recluse.”
He was also pictured sitting next to sportscaster Jim Gray, who serves as host of Tom Brady’s SiriusXM podcast, “Let’s Go.”
Nicholson wasn’t the only star in the building at Crypto.com Arena for the Lakers’ 104-101 victory over Golden State.
Kim Kardashian, who also attended Game 3, sat courtside with fashion designer Sarah Staudinger.
The Skims founder was seen mingling with her mother, Kris Jenner, and boyfriend Corey Gamble.
Maverick Carter, LeBron James’ longtime business partner, also sat near Kardashian and Staudinger.
Actor Chris Pratt was all smiles at the game, where was greeted by James during warmups.
The “Guardians of the Galaxy” star shared a handshake and hug with the four-time NBA champion, along with Lakers guard Malik Beasley.
The Lakers are one game away from securing a spot in the Western Conference Finals after missing the playoffs entirely last season.
The last time the Lakers were in the conference finals was in the 2020 bubble season, when James and big man Anthony Davis helped propel a completely different roster to a championship that year.
Game 5 is set for Wednesday at Golden State.
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