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NBA Rising Stars Challenge: How to Stream on a Computer

By Josh Wilson

Feb 12, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; U.S player Jahlil Okafor (8) with the ball as World player Andrew Wiggins (22) defends in the second half during the Rising Stars Challenge basketball game at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 12, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; U.S player Jahlil Okafor (8) with the ball as World player Andrew Wiggins (22) defends in the second half during the Rising Stars Challenge basketball game at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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NBA All-Star weekend is here, and the BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge is on Friday. Here’s how to watch on a computer.

The break is here for the NBA players, as the All-Star weekend officially commences on Friday night. One of the very first events does a great job of showcasing the young talent in the NBA, and that is the Rising Stars Challenge.

In previous years, the Rising Stars Challenge has taken on a number of different formats. One of the most popular formats to fans was the classic rookies vs sophomores, but it’s been quite some time since the game was laid out like that. This year, for the third consecutive season, the game is being laid out and played by rookies and sophomores, but divvied up by domestic players vs international players, giving us a Team USA and Team World.

The Philadelphia 76ers have two players in the game, one on Team USA and one on Team World. Jahlil Okafor will represent Team USA, and Dario Saric will represent Team World.

You may need to download a newer version of flash and some plugins with some of these methods, so getting that done ahead of time would be smart. The game is slated to tip off at 9 pm.

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Watch on TNT’s website

Watch with Sling

  • Go to Sling’s website
  • If you haven’t, sign up for Sling (first time customers are now getting a free 7-day trial)
  • Sign in
  • The orange package (lowest price, $20/month after the promotional 7 days free) includes TNT
  • Find TNT and play

Watch with DirecTV NOW

  • Go to DirecTV NOW’s website
  • Sign up or sign in (7-day trial included with DirecTV NOW signup as well
  • Lowest package ($35/month) includes TNT
  • Find TNT and click play

Watch with Playstation Vue

  • Go to Playstation Vue’s website and sign up or sign in (new users get a 30-day free trial)
  • The lowest package ($29.99/month) includes TNT
  • Click play on TNT

Next: Rising Stars Tip Time and Where to Watch on TV

Your home TV provider

Plenty of cable and satellite providers now allow you to log on online and watch select channels live using your credentials for your home television. If you already pay for home TV, this should be your first choice, as it may be included with your package!

Whatever you do, be sure to try to tune into all of the different events this weekend.