NBA All-Star Game halftime show reviews 2023: The best, worst reactions to Burna Boy, Tems, Rema performance

Kyle Irving

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The 72nd NBA All-Star Game is underway as Team LeBron and Team Giannis battle it out in Salt Lake City, Utah.

At halftime of the game, Afrobeats stars Burna Boy, Tems and Rema took center stage.

The trio performed for the fans at Vivint Arena before the second half of the All-Star Game tipped off. For live updates, highlights and reactions from the halftime show, the Sporting News had you covered below.

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NBA All-Star Game halftime show: The best of Burna Boy, Tems and Rema

Pascal Siakam and Bam Adebayo were really vibin' out to the Afrobeats halftime show.

Tems had it going during the halftime show.

Pascal Siakam and Giannis Antetokounmpo made sure to stick around to watch their guy Burna Boy at halftime.

Burna Boy getting the crowd going right away.

Cameroon's own Pascal Siakam introduced "the Young King" Rema, the "beautiful queen" Tems and "my boy" Burna Boy for the halftime show!

Burna Boy is in the building, ready to soak in the All-Star Game before his halftime performance.

MORE: Learn about the Afrobeats stars performing at the 2023 NBA All-Star Game

NBA Twitter reacts to NBA All-Star Game halftime show

Nigerian forward and Cavaliers lottery pick Isaac Okoro was feelin' the NBA's halftime show choice.

Victor Oladipo was rockin' with Burna Boy, Tems and Rema.

Robert Griffin III weighs in with his approval of the All-Star Game halftime show.

Tems is delivering for the fans at halftime.

Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and his brothers are fired up to watch their favorite artist, Burna Boy, take the stage.

What channel is the NBA All-Star Game on today?

  • TV channels: TNT, TBS
  • Live stream: Sling TV

The 2023 NBA All-Star Game will be broadcast live on TNT and TBS with coverage beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET. Viewers in the United States can stream the game on Sling TV.

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What time does the NBA All-Star Game start?

  • Date: Sunday, Feb. 19
  • Time: 8:00 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. PT

The 2023 NBA All-Star Game will start around 8:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, Feb. 19.

Kyle Irving

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You read that wrong – not Kyrie Irving. From Boston, graduated from the University of New Hampshire. Sixth season as a content producer for NBA.com's Global editions. Covering the NBA Draft has become his annual "dream come true" moment on the job. Irving has a soft spot for pass-first point guards, with Rajon Rondo and Steve Nash being two of his favorite players of all time.