Halsey chats with Drake while cheering the LA Lakers to victory from her courtside seat

Halsey and Drake had courtside seats on Sunday evening as local NBA side Los Angeles Lakers scored a  95-85 victory over visiting rivals Houston Rockets. 

The two stars continued Staples Centre’s long tradition of seating high-profile celebrity supporters within touching distance of open play during the Lakers’ latest contest. 

Wearing a yellow bandana and denim dungarees, Halsey, real name Ashley Frangipane, was easy to spot as she cheered on the home side during a rare break away from her four-month old son, Ender. 

In attendance: Halsey and Drake had courtside seats on Sunday evening as local NBA side Los Angeles Lakers scored a 95-85 victory over visiting rivals Houston Rockets

The singer, 27, took the opportunity to chat with Drake, who sat close by with a small entourage of friends. 

Fans looked on as the pair engaged in conversation, with the Canadian rapper, 35, rising from his seat to shake her hand before play commenced. 

Drake looked typically casual in a black leather jacket and matching jeans while settling down to watch the game, which proved to be a convincing win for the home team. 

There she is: Wearing a yellow bandana and denim dungarees, Halsey, real name Ashley Frangipane, was easy to spot as she cheered on the home side

Getting involved: The two stars continued Staples Centre’s long tradition of seating high-profile celebrity supporters within touching distance of open play during the Lakers’ latest contest

Pals: Fans looked on as the pair engaged in conversation, with the Canadian rapper rising from his seat to shake her hand before play commenced

Carmelo Anthony scored 23 points in a reserve role and Russell Westbrook added 20 points in the Lakers´ victory over the Houston Rockets. 

Anthony Davis had 16 points and 13 rebounds, and LeBron James scored 15 points in the Lakers´ fourth win in five games after opening the season with two losses. Westbrook added eight rebounds and nine assists.

Eric Gordon scored 17 points and Christian Wood had 16 for the Rockets, who lost their fourth straight at the start of a five-game road trip.

A rematch between the two teams is expected to take place on Tuesday night, again at Staples Center. 

There you go: Drake was seen giving old friend Halsey a hug during Sunday’s game 

Low key: Drake looked typically casual in a black leather jacket while settling down to watch the game, which proved to be a convincing win for the home tea

Banter: The rapper shared a joke with a friend as the game got underway at Staples Center in Los Angeles

Show of support: Halsey was out of her seat with her hands in the air as the home side worked their way towards another victory 

Safety first: The singer wore a precautionary face covering as she watched the action

Halsey welcomed son Ender – her first child with partner Alev Aydin – in July, and she reflected on their new role while talking about their new album If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power with Billboard.

She told the magazine: ‘I’m glad we got to make this album when we did because being a mother to my son makes being a musician seem pretty boring.

‘Something really amazing happened when I did have my son, which is the absolute, glorious eradication and death of my ego.’ 

Proud mother: Halsey welcomed son Ender – her first child with partner Alev Aydin – in July