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Matthew Tkachuk joins the NBA on TNT Tip-Off pregame show at Kaysea Center prior to Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics.

WATCH: Matthew Tkachuk cuts it up with Barkley, Shaq and NBA on TNT crew

Tkachuk was attending Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics
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Fans attending the NBA’s Eastern Conference Finals found themselves cheering for a hockey team.

Prior to the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics playing Game 6 of the conference final at Kaysea Center on Saturday night, a “Let’s Go Panthers” chant could be heard inside the arena.

That’s because Florida Panthers superstar forward Matthew Tkachuk was in the house.

Tkachuk was at the game early and paid a visit to the NBA on TNT set to join their pregame show.

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Wearing an Elbo Room t-shirt, representing the popular beachside bar in Fort Lauderdale, Tkachuk had a good laugh with the basketball crew, including his newest superfan, Charles Barkley.

Tkachuk spoke about the Panthers amazing run, embracing the underdog role and his childhood friendship with Celtics star Jayson Tatum. 

The full video of the segment can be seen below: