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Teletovic makes most of increased minutes for Nets

Nets forward Mirza Teletovic scores from under the basket against Charlotte Bobcats forward/center Cody Zeller during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Barclays Center on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014.
Nets forward Mirza Teletovic scores from under the basket against Charlotte Bobcats forward/center Cody Zeller during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Barclays Center on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014. Photo Credit: Universal Pictures

Mirza Teletovic’s recent scoring outbursts are no fluke.

Ten days after shattering a career high with 34 points in 27 minutes against the Mavericks, the Nets forward went for 20 points over 28 minutes in a 108-102 victory against the 76ers on Monday night.

The second-year pro is averaging 8.9 points in 19.4 minutes per game this season, coming off the bench in 33 of 39 contests. But a deeper look at the numbers shows that Teletovic may be ready to become the Nets’ full-fledged sixth man.

In the 13 games Teletovic has seen 24 minutes of action — half a game — or more, his scoring jumps to 15.7 ppg.

Not only that, the Bosnian’s shooting percentages are markedly better. When he plays at least half of a game, his field goal percentage is up to .507, and his 3-point shooting percentage sits at .495 on 7.2 attempts per game. For the season, Teletovic is shooting .445 and .420, respectively.

The 28-year-old forward admits he wished he could have receiving more opportunities last season.

“I had to have a lot of patience,” Teletovic said yesterday on WFAN’s “Joe and Evan” radio show.

Teletovic’s improved shooting accuracy in expanded minutes — 28.8 mpg in the 13 games — suggests a shooter who is more effective when given the time to get into a rhythm. Perhaps he’ll see significant time again when the Nets face the Spurs at home tomorrow night.