SPORTS
Kuzma Shined In First Half Of Rising Stars Challenge

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Former University of Utah basketball star Kyle Kuzma has been making it look easy during the Rising Stars Challenge as part of NBA All-Star Weekend.
The former Ute and current Los Angeles Laker led all scorers at halftime with 23 points on 10-of-14 shooting. He also has drained three 3-pointers and has thrown down some thunderous dunks.
Kuzma is going for the #RisingStars MVP with 23 at the half 👀
(via @NBAonTNT) pic.twitter.com/rOreD6d6qS
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) February 16, 2019
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell has also been playing well in the showcase, scoring nine points on 4-for-5 shooting with some big time dunks as well.
Halftime stats from @spidadmitchell 🕷🌟#MTNDEWICERisingStars | @NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/SXN1a0KDUY
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 16, 2019
At the halftime break, the USA squad was leading the World team 83-71.