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Feb 13, 2015; New York, NY, USA; World Team head coach Kenny Atkinson of the Atlanta Hawks (far right) instructs center Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz (27), guard Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks (34), guard Andrew Wiggins of the Minnesota Timberwolves (22), and forward Nikola Mirotic of the Chicago Bulls (44) during the second half against the U.S. Team at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Mirotic shoots fire from his hands

After arriving in Brooklyn during the early hours of All-Star Friday, Nikola Mirotic put on a nice show during the BBVA Rising Stars Challenge, which featured a new format this year.

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This year’s Rising Stars Challenge format pitted the best “rookies” (first-year players) and “sophomores” (second-year players) from the United States against the best international up-and-comers.

In almost 21 minutes of action, Mirotic hit six of his nine field goal attempts for 16 points, including draining four of his six attempts from long range.

The World would defeat the U.S., 121-112.

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