{"id":493771,"date":"2016-04-16T16:33:16","date_gmt":"2016-04-16T20:33:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=493771"},"modified":"2016-04-16T23:26:23","modified_gmt":"2016-04-17T03:26:23","slug":"best-kicks-court-day-1-nba-playoffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/best-kicks-court-day-1-nba-playoffs\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Kicks On Court From Day 1 Of The NBA Playoffs"},"content":{"rendered":"

words \/\/ Nick DePaula:<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The NBA Playoffs are back, also known as the best time of the year.<\/p>\n

Not only will teams be looking to raise their game with everything on the line, but the league’s annual postseason matchups for the top sixteen teams have also become a new stage for sneaker debuts.<\/p>\n

Whether it’s Nike’s Elite series, Under Armour’s new Curry 2.5 or a Boost-equipped edition of Damian Lillard’s adidas signature shoe, you can look forward to several new models and colorways to be seen on court in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

We’ll have you covered all playoffs long with our #KicksOnCourt coverage<\/a> here and on Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Check out all of the best sneakers spotted in today’s first matchup between the Raptors and Pacers below, and check back for continual updates throughout the day from the remaining three games on the schedule. Be sure to let us know your favorites in the comments section below.<\/p>\n

RAPTORS vs PACERS:<\/h2>\n

\"PO
\nDeMar DeRozan — Nike Zoom Kobe III “Fade To Black”<\/strong>
\n_____\"PO\"PO<\/strong>
\nPaul George — Nike HyperLive PE<\/strong>
\n_____\"PO<\/strong>
\nPaul George — Christian Louboutin Pik Boat (Pre-game)<\/strong>
\n_____\"PO <\/strong>
\nDeMarre Carroll — adidas Light Em Up 2<\/strong>
\nCJ Miles — Nike Kyrie 2 iD<\/strong>
\n_____<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"PO
\nCory Joseph — Nike Kyrie 2
\n_____\"PO \"4_3
\nSolomon Hill — Nike Kobe 11 iD
\n_____\"PO <\/strong>
\nJonas Valanciunas — Nike Air Max Audacity<\/strong>
\n_____\"PO <\/strong>
\nJordan Hill — Nike Kobe X\u00a0<\/strong>
\nBismack Biyombo — Jordan Ultra.Fly<\/strong>
\n_____\"PO
\nDrake — Nike Air Max 95
\n_____\"PO
\nKyle Lowry — adidas Crazylight Boost 2015 (1st Half)
\n_____
\n\"PO <\/strong>
\nKyle Lowry — adidas Crazylight Boost 2.5 PE<\/strong>
\nGeorge Hill — Peak GH3 II<\/strong>
\n_____\"PO <\/strong>
\nMonta Ellis — Jordan Ultra.Fly<\/strong>
\nNorman Powell\u00a0— Nike Kobe 11
\nSome guy courtside — adidas Yeezy Boost 350<\/strong>
\n_____\u00a0\u00a0\"PO<\/strong>
\nRodney Stuckey — adidas Crazylight Boost 2014<\/strong>
\nTerrence Ross — Li-Ning Way of Wade 4<\/strong>
\n_____\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

WARRIORS vs ROCKETS:<\/h2>\n

\"PO\"PO Stephen Curry — Under Armour Curry Two<\/strong>
\n_____\"POAndre Iguodala — Nike HyperLive PE<\/strong>
\n_____<\/strong>
\n\"POMichael Beasley — Air Jordan XI<\/strong>
\n_____\"PO Draymond Green & Trevor Ariza — Nike HyperRev 2016 PE<\/strong>
\n_____\"PO Draymond Green — Nike HyperRev 2016 PE<\/strong>
\n_____\"PO Dwight Howard — Peak DH1<\/strong>
\nAndrew Bogut — Nike Air Max Audacity<\/strong>
\nKlay Thompson — Anta KT1<\/strong>
\n_____\"PO Harrison Barnes — adidas Crazyquick 3<\/strong>
\n_____\"PO James Harden — adidas Crazylight Boost 2.5<\/strong>
\n_____<\/strong>
\n \"POShaun Livingston — Nike Hyperdunk 2014
\n_____<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

CELTICS VS HAWKS:<\/h2>\n

\"PO <\/strong>
\nEvan Turner — Li-Ning Way of Wade 4<\/strong>
\n______\"PO <\/strong>
\nAvery Bradley — adidas DRose 5<\/strong>
\n_____\"PO <\/strong>
\nAl Horford — Nike Hyperdunk 2015 PE<\/strong>
\n______\"PO <\/strong>
\nIsaiah Thomas — Nike Kobe 11 “Mamba Day” (1st quarter)<\/strong>
\nTim Hardaway Jr. — adidas Crazylight Boost 2015<\/strong>
\n_____\"PO <\/strong>
\nIsaiah Thomas — Nike Kobe 11 “All Star”<\/strong>
\nDenis Schroder — Nike HyperRev 2016<\/strong>
\n_____\"PO <\/strong>
\nJae Crowder — Nike HyperRev 2016<\/strong>
\nMike Scott — Nike Kobe 11\u00a0<\/strong>
\n______\"PO <\/strong>
\nKent Bazemore — Under Armour Curry Two<\/strong>
\nJared Sullinger — Jordan Ultra.Fly<\/strong>
\n_____\"PO <\/strong>
\nPaul Millsap — Nike HyperLive PE<\/strong>
\n______\"PO <\/strong>
\nMarcus Smart — adidas Crazyquick 3 PE<\/strong>
\nKyle Korver — Nike Kobe X<\/strong>
\n_____\"POJeff Teague — adidas Crazylight Boost 2014<\/strong>
\n_____<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

THUNDER vs MAVERICKS:<\/h2>\n

\"PO
\nAndre Roberson — Air Jordan Retro 12<\/strong>
\n_____\"PO <\/strong>
\nDeron Williams — Nike HyperRev 2016 PE<\/strong>
\n______\"PO <\/strong>
\nDirk Nowitzki — Nike Air Max Body U PE<\/strong>
\n_____\"PO <\/strong>
\nJJ Barea — Nike Kobe X<\/strong>
\n______\u00a0\"PO \"PO<\/strong>
\nKevin Durant — Nike KD 8 Elite\u00a0<\/strong>
\n______\"PO
\nRandy Foye — Nike KD 8 Elite
\n_____\"PO <\/strong>
\nKyle Singler — Peak<\/strong>
\n_____\"PORussell Westbrook — Air Jordan XXX<\/strong>
\n_____<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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