While March Madness takes a brief hiatus and Major League Baseball prepares for Opening Night on the 30th, the NBA is in full swing with tons of can't-miss action.
From Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, two of the east's biggest threats went head to head as the Pacers hosted the Miami Heat. As expected, the game was neck-and-neck the whole way through, with Indiana finally pulling off a 84-84 W after outscoring Miami 21-15 in the fourth. LeBron James was up to his usual tricks, putting up 38 points and grabbing 8 boards, but he also got into trouble with turnovers, giving up possession on 6 occasions. Meanwhile, Paul George (pictured) picked up the load for Indiana with 23 points and 8 rebounds while Roy Hibbert chipped in another 21. With this win, the Pacers hang onto first place in the east at 52-20, while Miami falls to 48-22.
Around the league, Al Jefferson, Goran Dragic, and Kemba Walker continued their consistent play in equally impressive sneakers. Catch up on all of last night's best after the break, and be sure to stick with Sneaker Report as NCAA Tournament coverage resumes tomorrow morning.
Riley Jones is a freelance writer from Charlottesville, VA and a contributor to Sneaker Report. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things pop culture, he can be found on Twitter @rchrstphr.
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Eric Bledsoe Does His Thing in the Zoom Soldier VII
Shoe: Nike Zoom Soldier VII
Player: Eric Bledsoe
Game: Phoenix vs. Washington
Key Stat: 23 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds
$80
Goran Dragic Drops 25 on Wiz in the Rose 773 2
Shoe: adidas Rose 773 2 PE
Player: Goran Dragic
Game: Phoenix vs. Washington
Key Stat: 25 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists
$110
Al Jefferson Dominates in the Zoom Hyperfuse 2013
Shoe: Nike Zoom Hyperfuse 2013
Player: Al Jefferson
Game: Charlotte vs. Brooklyn
Key Stat: 35 points, 15 rebounds
$110
Tim Duncan Proves Age Ain't Nothin' But a Number in the adidas Crazyquick
Shoe: adidas Crazyquick
Player: Tim Duncan
Game: San Antonio vs. Denver
Key Stat: 29 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists
Paul George Slams it Home in the Zoom Crusader
Shoe: Nike Zoom Crusader
Player: Paul George
Game: Indiana vs. Miami
Key Stat: 23 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists
$110
King James Unveils New Soldier VII Colorway, Shines in Defeat
Shoe: Nike Zoom Soldier VII
Player: LeBron James
Game: Miami vs. Indiana
Key Stat: 38 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists
$80
Kemba Walker Drops 20 Points, 12 Dimes on Nets in Anatomix Spawn PE
Shoe: Under Armour Anatomix Spawn PE
Player: Kemba Walker
Game: Charlotte vs. Brooklyn
Key Stat: 20 points, 12 assists, 5 rebounds
Gorgui Dieng Lays 15 Points, 15 Rebounds on Hawks in the Hyperdunk 2013
Shoe: Nike Hyperdunk 2013
Player: Gorgui Dieng
Game: Minnesota vs. Atlanta
Key Stat: 15 points, 15 rebounds
$100
Riley Jones is a freelance writer from Charlottesville, VA and a contributor to Sneaker Report. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things pop culture, he can be found on Twitter @rchrstphr.
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