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76ers halftime act mercilessly booed by fans: ‘Definitely a first’

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Lemoncelli, J. (2026, October 23). 76ers halftime act mercilessly booed by fans: ‘Definitely a first’. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/23/sports/76ers-halftime-act-mercilessly-booed-by-fans-definitely-a-first/

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During Philadelphia's home-opener against Cleveland in the NBA season opener, fans booed the halftime performer Light Man heavily due to their team trailing by 24 points at halftime. Sixers reporter Kyle Neubeck noted that this was unprecedented for him covering the league. The game saw a significant comeback by the Sixers led by LeBron James and Tyrese Maxey, resulting in a final score of 114-106, improving Philadelphia's record to 2-0.

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LeBron James and his Cleveland Cavaliers faced off against the Philadelphia 76ers in a home-opener match on October 23, 2026, where the halftime act by Light Man, an LED light performer, was heavily booed by fans. This reaction is unprecedented according to Kyle Neubeck, a Sixers reporter for Phly Sports. The game began with the Cavaliers leading by 24 points in the first half, causing frustration among the Philadelphia crowd. However, the 76ers staged a comeback and won the match 114-106, improving their record to 2-0 for the season. LeBron James finished with 17 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists in addition to three steals.

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Exasperated Sixers fans seemed to aim their frustration at the halftime performer as Philadelphia trailed the Cavaliers by 24 during their home-opener Thursday night. asserted

Philadelphia → seem → opener

The act, Light Man, who performed an LED light and prop routine, was booed loudly as he took center court at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. asserted

he → perform → Philadelphia

This talented, creative gentleman got booed a big portion of his act,” play-by-play announcer Mike Breen said on the ESPN broadcast as Cleveland led, 69-45. asserted

Cleveland → boo → broadcast

“They’re just not in the frame of mind for this kind of entertainment. asserted

They → ’re → entertainment

But he’ll get another chance, hopefully.” asserted

he → get → chance

Kyle Neubeck, a Sixers reporter for Phly Sports, said the reaction from the Philly crowd was a first for him. asserted

reaction → say → him

“Tonight’s halftime act got outright booed, which is definitely a first for me covering the league,” he said in a post on X. LeBron James and the Sixers turned things around in the second half and cut a 29-point deficit to 10 in the third quarter before completing a 114-106 comeback win to improve to 2-0. asserted

James → boo → 2

The 41-year-old James finished with 17 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. asserted

James → finish → points

He also had three steals. asserted

He → have → steals

After the game, James was asked about President Donald Trump comments — that the NBA legend is a “disgrace” for not staying still during the national anthem — on opening night in New York. “It must be a slow news day at the office, you know? asserted

you → ask → office

Slow news day in the office,” James said as he chuckled. asserted

he → say → office

Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey finished with a team-high 32 points with six assists, while center Joel Embiid scored 24 points on 8-of-16 shooting. asserted

Embiid → finish → shooting

The 76ers host the Bucks on Saturday. asserted

76ers → host → Saturday

76ers halftime act mercilessly booed by fans: ‘Definitely a first’

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