Game 1 of the NBA Finals is in the books. The storyline will highlight the air conditioning going out in San Antonio, causing 90° temperatures in the arena and cramps that would eventually send LeBron James to the bench. Extreme conditions could've kept this game from being a classic, but it didn't appear anything could keep the Spurs from taking the series opener.

In the fourth quarter, San Antonio got hot, literally and figuratively, with the usual suspects and textbook ball movement turning a tight game into a 15-point win. Tim Duncan and Tony Parker led the Spurs in scoring, but Manu Ginobili was the team's Kicks On Court MVP. After playing much of the season in a customized pair of the "Graffiti" LeBron 11s, Manu stuck to the script against the stars, lacing up a pair of Nike LeBron 11 iDs. An-all silver upper proved in line with the team's tones, while a gold Swoosh focused on The Finals. By the end of the night, Ginobili recorded a double-double off the bench in the special edition sneakers.

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Our very own associate editor George Kiel III will appear on E-Spurs, the San Antonio Spurs' official playoff pre-game live webcast tonight prior to Game 1 of the 2014 NBA Finals. The show, which features game previews, recaps, analysis and sound bites from practice and shoot around, will host Kiel to discuss what we can expect from both teams, sneaker-wise, for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Viewers will also get an up-close look at a couple of special PEs from various players.

E-Spurs will stream exclusively on nba.com/spurs/espurs and the Official Spurs Mobile App one hour prior to tip off.

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Ever since the infamous blowout, Spurs 6th man Manu Ginobili has found a sense of comfort in LeBron James' 11th signature shoe, the Nike LeBron 11. More specifically, Ginobili has, and continues to wear the "Graffiti" Nike LeBron 11 on court, a shoe he sported while contributing 18 points off of the bench in the Spurs' big win over the Thunder last night. If you recall, the "Graffiti" 11 released earlier this year during the month of January.

View these kicks on court, plus Danny Green's Gloves, Russell Westbrook's Air Jordan XX8 SE PE and more, below.

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Is this just a San Antonio Spurs thing?

In last night's game between the Detroit Pistons and the San Antonio Spurs, guard Manu Ginobili flat out ripped through his shoe during a defensive play in the first half of the game. While guarding Rodney Stuckey at the top of the key, Ginobili planted before his foot instantly burst out of the shoe.

According to San Antonio Spurs Equipment Manager Travis Wade, Ginobili has been wearing this shoe, the Nike Air Max Closer IV, since 2009. Now, Ginobili, a player who is most comfortable wearing the exact same pair of shoes night in and night out, will be forced to switch to a more current performance shoe. "I'll be switching to the LeBron 11 now," said Ginobili, while examining his blowout sneaker at his locker. "I have a few NIKEiDs on the way."

Ginobili, who spent most of last season's games in the Nike LeBron X, says he's a big fan of the LeBron's shoes because their durable, sturdy and "hold up great on the court."

"Manu is so hard on a pair of shoes," said Wade. "Hopefully, the LeBron 11s hold up for him and last as long he plans on playing."

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Danny Green and Manu Ginobili combined for 48 points in last night’s big win over the Miami Heat. The sharpshooting Green set an NBA Finals record for made 3-pointers in a series, while Manu ignited the starting lineup with a double-double. Both Spurs continued to wear the kicks that kept them going all season, sporting the Nike Zoom Soldier VI White/Black and Nike LeBron X “Prism”, respectively, against the models’ marquee endorser. Hear what players in the series had to say about lacing up LeBrons against LeBrons in the Kicks On Court Weekly Recap here and check out the rest of the best from last night’s Kicks On Court action below.

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We continue our NBA Finals coverage in the latest Kicks On Court Weekly Recap. Ray Allen debuts yet another new Air Jordan XX8 PE on court, while Chris "Birdman" Anderson brings new LeBrons to the hardwood. We also highlight the five shoes only worn by Kicks On Court Champion nominee Monta Ellis this season and hear why wearing LeBrons against LeBron might not be as bad as you think.

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San Antonio Spurs sixth man Manu Ginobili has been rocking LeBrons for the entire season. Specifically, our Kicks On Court column consistently spotted him in the Freegums x Nike LeBron 9 throughout the 82-game regular season and recently switched to the "Black Diamond" Nike LeBron X for the postseason. In yesterday's Game 2 of the Grizzlies vs. Spurs series, Ginobili brought both of the aforementioned LeBrons to the court. After having a below-average start to the game in the "Black Diamond" LeBron X, Ginobili switched to his trusty Freegums x Nike LeBron 9 for the second half.

View these kicks, plus DeJuan Blair' KD V iD, Boris Diaw's Hyperfuse PE and Quincy Pondexter's dunk of the night in the adidas Real Deal, below.

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