The 76ers trailed, 105-89, when fans inside Xfinity Mobile Arena started heading toward the turnstiles. The flood gates opened in the fourth quarter and so did the doors leading out into the crisp Philadelphia night.

Of recent note, the Detroit Pistons tried the same tactic in last season's playoffs and limited ticket sales on Ticketmaster to residents of Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Ontario, Canada. The Carolina Hurricanes did the same to New York Rangers fans during the 2024 and 2022 NHL playoffs.