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The NBA Playoffs are in full swing and this season's first round is becoming one of the most memorable and exciting opening rounds in recent memory. For sneakerheads, the playoffs are the "cherry on top" on a season filled with eye popping PEs and exclusive sneakers gracing the hardwood floors of the NBA. The playoffs also give brands the chance to showcase its latest releases and none was more anticipated than Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook debuting the Air Jordan XX9. In addition to Westbrook breaking out the latest Air Jordan, the Miami Heat's LeBron James rocked out in a pair of Nike LeBron XI PEs that many Bron fans wouldn't mine having in their collections. adidas is being well represented with the Wizards' John Wall and the Blazers' Damian Lillard both rocking their respective colors of the adidas Crazy Quick 2 and Houston Rockets big man Dwight Howard is doing dirt in all red pair of D Howard 4s. Last but certainly not least, the Brooklyn Nets' and the Dallas Mavericks' Monta Ellis both broke out Air Jordan XX8 SE "Camo" PEs. Here are The 25 Best Sneakers Worn in the NBA Playoffs (So Far).
[via USA Today Sports]
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25. Nike Zoom Crusader
Player: Troy Daniels
Team: Houston Rockets
Sneaker: Nike Zoom Crusader
Game: Houston Rockets vs Portland Trailblazers
24. adidas Crazy Quick 2
Player: Damian Lillard
Team: Portland Trailblazers
Sneaker: adidas Crazy Quick 2
Game: Houston Rockets vs Portland Trailblazers
23. Nike LeBron XI
Player: Manu Ginobili
Team: San Antonio Spurs
Sneaker: Nike LeBron XI
Game: San Antonio Spurs vs Dallas Mavericks
22. Under Armour Anatomix Spawn PE
Player: Kemba Walker
Team: Charlotte Bobcats
Sneaker: Under Armour Anatomix Spawn PE
Game: Charlotte Bobcats vs Miami Heat
21. Nike Zoom HyperRev
Player: Klay Thompson
Team: Golden State Warriors
Sneaker: Nike Zoom HyperRev
Game: Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers
20. Nike Kobe 9 Elite
Player: Andre Iguodala
Team: Golden State Warriors
Sneaker: Nike Kobe 9 Elite
Game: Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers
19. Air Jordan XX8 SE PE
Player: Ray Allen
Team: Miami Heat
Sneaker: Air Jordan XX8 SE PE
Game: Charlotte Bobcats vs Miami Heat
18. Air Jordan X Retro
Player: Andray Blatche
Team: Brooklyn Nets
Sneaker: Air Jordan X Retro
Game: Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets
17. Under Armour Clutchfit Drive
Player: Stephen Curry
Team: Golden State Warriors
Sneaker: Under Armour Clutchfit Drive
Game: Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers
16. Nike Air Bakin'
Player: DeMarre Carroll
Team: Atlanta Hawks
Sneaker: Nike Air Bakin'
Game: Atlanta Hawks vs Indiana Pacers
15. Nike Air Max Hyperposite PE
Player: LaMarcus Aldridge
Team: Portland Trailblazers
Sneaker: Nike Air Max Hyperposite PE
Game: Houston Rockets vs Portland Trailblazers
14. adidas D Howard 4
Player: Dwight Howard
Team: Houston Rockets
Sneaker: addias D Howard 4
Game: Houston Rockets vs Portland Trailblazers
13. adidas Crazy Quick 2
Player: John Wall
Team: Washington Wizards
Sneaker: adidas Crazy Quick 2
Game: Washington Wizards vs Chicago Bulls
12. Jordan Melo M10 PE
Player: Kawhi Leonard
Team: San Antonio Spurs
Sneaker: Jordan Melo M10 PE
Game: San Antonio Spurs vs Dallas Mavericks
11. Air Jordan XX8 SE PE
Player: Gerald Henderson
Team: Charlotte Bobcats
Sneaker: Air Jordan XX8 SE PE
Game: Charlotte Bobcats vs Miami Heat
10. Air Jordan XX8 SE PE
Player: Monta Ellis
Team: Dallas Mavericks
Sneaker: Air Jordan XX8 SE PE
Game: San Antonio Spurs vs Dallas Mavericks
9. Nike KD 6
Player: Kevin Durant
Team: Oklahoma City Thunder
Sneaker: Nike KD 6
Game: Memphis Grizzlies vs Oklahoma City Thunder
8. Nike Kobe 9 Elite PE
Player: Jordan Crawford
Team: Golden State Warriors
Sneaker: Nike Kobe 9 Elite PE
Game: Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers
7. Air Jordan IX Retro
Player: Terrence Ross
Team: Toronto Raptors
Sneaker: Air Jordan IX Retro
Game: Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets
6. Air Jordan XX8 SE PE
Player: Joe Johnson
Team: Brooklyn Nets
Sneaker: Air Jordan XX8 SE PE
Game: Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets
5. Nike Zoom Crusader PE
Player: James Harden
Team: Houston Rockets
Sneaker: Nike Zoom Crusader PE
Game: Houston Rockets vs Portland Trailblazers
4. Air Jordan III Retro
Player: Amir Johnson
Team: Toronto Raptors
Sneaker: Air Jordan III Retro
Game: Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets
3. Nike Kobe 9 Elite
Player: DeMar DeRozan
Team: Toronto Raptors
Sneaker: Nike Kobe 9 Elite
Game: Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets
2. Nike LeBron XI PE
Player: LeBron James
Team: Miami Heat
Sneaker: Nike LeBron XI PE
Game: Charlotte Bobcats vs Miami Heat
1. Air Jordan XX9
Player: Russell Westbrook
Team: Oklahoma City Thunder
Sneaker: Air Jordan XX9
Game: Memphis Grizzlies vs Oklahoma City Thunder
