It was all pro hoops last night as some of the league's top teams hit the court for NBA Friday Night.
The evening's most buzzed about match-up was the "Nickname Game" between the Miami Heat and Brooklyn Nets. In what can only be described as upset, it was "JJ", not "King James", that took control of the double-overtime game as Brooklyn picked up a 104-95 win. Joe Johnson had 32 points and 5 assists in the Nets win, while LeBron dropped 36 points but fouled out during the first OT. Players on both teams will be sporting their monikers again when they meet later this season.
Elsewhere around the league, Blake Griffin, DeMarcus Cousins, Kyrie Irving, and more had huge nights. Be sure to click through the slides to catch up on all the action you missed and find out which sneakers were worn by the night's top performers.
Riley Jones is a freelance writer from Charlottesville, VA and a contributor to Sneaker Report. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things ’90s, he can be found on Twitter @rchrstphr.
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Kyrie Irving Switches From HyperRev to Hyperdunk, Drops 25 on Jazz
Shoe: Nike Hyperdunk 2013 PE
Player: Kyrie Irving
Game: Cleveland vs. Utah
Key Stat: 25 points, 8 assists, 6 rebounds, 5 steals
$140
Kevin Love Powers T'Wolves Past Charlotte
Shoe: 361 Degrees Kevin Love
Player: Kevin Love
Game: Minnesota vs. Charlotte
Key Stat: 19 points, 14 rebounds
Model not yet available
Blake Griffin Bodies the Lakers in PE Jordans
Shoe: Jordan Super.Fly 2 "Elephant Tongue" PE
Player: Blake Griffin
Game: LAC vs. LAL
Key Stat: 33 points, 12 rebounds
$105
Mike Conley Balls so Hard in the adidas Crazylight 3
Shoe: adidas adizero Crazylight 3
Player: Mike Conley
Game: Memphis vs. Phoenix
Key Stat: 31 points, 7 assists
$140
Joe Johnson Lifts Nets to 2OT Win in Retro Jordans
Shoe: Jordan Retro XII "Taxi"
Player: Joe Johnson
Game: Brooklyn vs. Miami
Key Stat: 32 points, 5 assists
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Zach Randolph Goes Into Beast Mode on Phoenix
Shoe: Nike Hyperdunk 2013
Player: Zach Randolph
Game: Memphis vs. Phoenix
Key Stat: 20 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists
$140
Pekovic Helps Wolves Zip Past Bobcats in the Nike Hyper Quickness
Shoe: Nike Hyper Quickness
Player: Nikola Pekovic
Game: Minnesota vs. Charlotte
Key Stat: 26 points, 6 rebounds
Monta Ellis Breaks Out "Cool Grey" Jordan Retro XI
Shoe: Jordan Retro XI
Player: Monta Ellis
Game: Dallas vs. New Orleans
Key Stat: 23 points, 8 assists
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Riley Jones is a freelance writer from Charlottesville, VA and a contributor to Sneaker Report. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things ’90s, he can be found on Twitter @rchrstphr.
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