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NBA Rising Stars Challenge 2017 live stream: How to watch online

By John Buhler

Nov 27, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) and forward Nikola Jokic (15) against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Nuggets defeated the Suns 118-114. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) and forward Nikola Jokic (15) against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Nuggets defeated the Suns 118-114. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Rising Stars Challenge will feature some of best first and second-year players in the NBA. Here is how to watch this exhibition game online.

We have entered the All-Star break in the 2016-17 NBA season. For many players, this week off will be well worth it. For others partaking in the All-Star Game festivities, it is a time to show off their varying skills for a national audience.

One of the best parts of All-Star weekend is the Rising Stars Challenge. 24 of the best rookies and second-year NBA players get to player in somewhat of their own All-Star. It will feature Team World vs. Team USA.

The Rising Stars Challenge will be on Friday, Feb. 17. Tipoff from the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans will be at 9:00 p.m. ET. TNT will have the national telecast. The available live stream can be found on TNT Overtime.

Date: Friday, Feb. 17
Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Venue: Smoothie King Center
TV Info: TNT
Live Stream: TNT Overtime 

For the world team, it will be a great showcase for the Denver Nuggets. They will make up three of the 12 roster spots on the world team. Suiting up for the world from Denver will include point guard Emmanuel Mudiay (Democratic Republic of Congo), shooting guard Jamal Murray (Canada), and center Nikola Jokic (Serbia).

Other players of note on Team World include New York Knicks power forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (Latvia), New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Buddy Field (Bahamas), and Utah Jazz power forward Trey Lyles (Canada).

For Team USA, it features a pair of Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns. Los Angeles point guard D’Angelo Russell and small forward Brandon Ingram will play for Team USA. Joining them from Phoenix are shooting guard Devin Booker and forward Marquese Chriss.

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Other players of note on Team USA include Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner, and Milwaukee Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon.

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