LeBron James may have not won the MVP honors during Sunday's All-Star Game, but he was certainly the MVP of last night's action. The King had 42 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists as Miami picked up a 117-106 road win against the Dallas Mavericks. James had an incredible fourth quarter with 12 points and 4/6 shooting on the way to his season high. As for the Mavs, Dirk Nowitzki had a strong night with 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists, but they just couldn't find a way to stop LeBron.
Around the league, Al Jefferson led the Bobcats to a win over Detroit with 32 points, 12 boards, and 7 assists while wearing the Nike Zoom Hyperfuse. From Washington, Kyle Lowry laced up a pair of Air Jordans once again, so it's safe to say that his partnership with Peak has ended. Paul George also had a hot night as the Pacers advanced to a remarkable 41-12 season record.
In NCAA men's hoops, No. 9 Villanova was taken to the limit against Providence, No 17. Iowa State and No. 19 Texas battled it out, the No. 5 Duke Blue Devils met Georgia Tech in ACC action, and more. Catch up on everything you missed after the jump.
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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Kyle Lowry Breaks out the "Kilroy" Air Jordan Retro IX
Shoe: Air Jordan Retro IX "Kilroy"
Player: Kyle Lowry
Game: Toronto vs. Washington
Key Stat: 24 points, 10 assists
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Julius Randle Fuels No. 18 Wildcats Past Ole Miss
Shoe: Air Jordan Retro XII "Playoff"
Player: Julius Randle
Game: Kentucky vs. Ole Miss
Key Stat: 25 points, 13 rebounds
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Al Jefferson Has a Huge Night in the Hyperfuse 2013
Shoe: Nike Zoom Hyperfuse 2013
Player: Al Jefferson
Game: Charlotte vs. Detroit
Key Stat: 32 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists
$110
Jabari Parker Reps the King in W Over Georgia Tech
Shoe: Nike LeBron 8 v2
Player: Jabari Parker
Game: Duke vs. Georgia Tech
Key Stat: 16 points, 14 rebounds, 3 blocks
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LeBron Jumps Back in the Zoom Soldier for Season-High
Shoe: Nike Zoom Soldier VII
Player: LeBron James
Game: Miami vs. Dallas
Key Stat: 42 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists
Paul George Helps Indiana Stay on Top in the Zoom Soldier
Shoe: Nike Zoom Soldier VII
Player: Paul George
Game: Miami vs. Dallas
Key Stat: 26 points, 3 steals
Nate Wolters Gets the Job Done for Milwaukee
Shoe: Nike Zoom Hyperchaos
Player: Nate Wolters
Game: Milwaukee vs. Orlando
Key Stat: 15 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists
Melvin Ejim Rallies Cyclones with 25 Points and 8 Boards
Shoe: adidas Englewood Low
Player: Melvin Ejim
Game: Iowa State vs. Texas
Key Stat: 25 points, 8 rebounds
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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