Perhaps she meant to distract the enemy.
Whatever her plan, Rihanna was unmissable in her crop top as she screamed, clapped and jumped up and down courtside during a nail-biting game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday.
The 26-year-old’s ploy worked as the Clippers rallied to win the playoff game 101-99 over Thunder.
Nail-biter! Singer Rihanna wore a cropped-top, jeans and a black baseball cap to the NBA playoffs between The Los Angeles Clippers and the Oklahoma City Thunder Sunday night at the Staples Center in LA
The Barbados-born beauty teamed her top with a pair of baggy distressed jeans and a simple black baseball cap.
Her burgundy-red lipstick and nails were as loud as her cheers and created a dramatic effect.
Known equally for her style as her music, Rihanna is to be presented with a Fashion Icon lifetime achievement award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America on June 2.
Better view: The 26-year-old singer stood up to observe the match
Growl! Rihanna was actually snarling during the exciting game
Nice play! Rihanna soaked in the excitement and looked ready to roar in approval, but mild-mannered BFF Melissa Ford looked a little more tempered
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Not impressed: The We Found Love hitmaker crossed her arms as she watched the game unfold
The We Found Love hit maker attended the game with BFF Melissa Forde, who was understated in a short hair cut and plain white shirt and jeans.
Rihanna had earlier took a break from her current tour to house-hunt in Los Angeles.
Although she has apparently been once again dating Canadian rapper Drake, it was Forde who also accompanied the singer Saturday on the house-hunting expedition.
Applause: Rihanna clapped her hands in delight
Gift of gab: The Monster hitmaker chatted it up with Michelle
Tense moment: Rihanna seemed to be on the edge of her seat as she watched the action get underway
Top of the crops: The pop princess looked great in her skimpy crop top and punky ripped jeans
Loving it court-side: Rihanna and Melissa also took in a Brooklyn Nets game on April 27