Beyonce and Jay Z hug up with a singular show of love as they watch the basketball

The fans may have been there to watch the game, but all eyes were on the celebrity couple in the front row.

Basketball fans Beyonc� and Jay-Z put on a rare public show of affection as they enjoyed the match in Dallas yesterday.

Sitting closely side by side the usually reserved couple laughed and joked together at the NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks.

Put A Hoop On It: Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles attend a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Texas

The discreet couple have been married for two yearsand together since 2002, but to say they keep a low-profile issomething of an understatement.

Their demanding lives drag them all over the world - last week Jay-Z was at the Brits while Beyonce was performing in Trinidad - but they love a trip to the Lakers.

Although they frequently collaborate on music projects, Beyonc� hassaid that not publicly discussing their relationship has helped them.

Crazy In Love: The couple look up to the ceiling as they enjoy the game

But while Beyonc�, 28, may remain tight-lipped about her relationship, her feelings about her husband seem crystal clear.

Jay-Z, 40, recently broke his silence about his wife in an interview with Jonathan Ross.

Eye off the ball: Beyonce looks straight at the camera during the game while Jay-Z stares intently ahead

When asked if he watches the Single Ladies star"s performances, he said: "She"s a magnificent performer. I stealroutines from her. She steals from me."

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And when asked if shehad performed the now famous Single Ladies dance for him he joked: "Iactually created that dance too - that was me again. I wouldn"t reallytell anyone but you asked. I wouldn"t want to make myself seem moreimportant."

Standing to attention: The fans prepare for the game