Nick Young's probably not going to top many MVP ballots this year, but he's the undisputed champ when it comes to on-court sneakers. Game after Game, Swaggy P breaks out something that makes us all stop and stare. Last night's road win over Utah was no different, as Young exploded with a season-high 41 points in the Nike Kobe 9 Elite. At this rate, there's no telling what he'll break out next, but stick with Sneaker Report and we'll keep you up to speed.
From Washington, the Wizards got the best of the Heat in a 114-93 blowout win. After a lengthy bout with the flu, Trevor Ariza stepped up for the Wizards with 25 points and stellar 10-13 shooting. For Miami, the loss means that they give up the Eastern Conference's top seed to the Indiana Pacers, and will go on to face either Washington or Charlotte in the first round of the playoffs.
Another one of the league's top teams fell in New Orleans as the Pelicans powered past the Oklahoma City Thunder. NO's Tyreke Evans had a monster night, dumping a career-high 41 points on the Thunder and adding 9 rebounds, 8 assists, and 3 steals for good measure. Hit the jump to see what Evans wore for what will surely be one of the week's best performances.
All this plus MLB action after the break.
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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Thaddeus Young Takes Celtics to Task in the Penny V
Shoe: Nike Air Penny V
Player: Thaddeus Young
Game: Philadelphia vs. Boston
Key Stat: 15 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists
Lance Lynn Throws Shutout in the UA Yard II
Shoe: Under Armour Yard II 5/8 RM
Player: Lance Lynn
Game: St. Louis vs. Milwaukee
Key Stat: 7 IP, 0 ER, 11 K
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Nick Young Channels Kobe in the 9 Elite
Shoe: Nike Kobe 9 Elite
Player: Nick Young
Game: LAL vs. Utah
Key Stat: 41 points
Next release 5/9
Greivis Vasquez Leads Raptors in the UA Spawn Anatomix Low
Shoe: Under Armour Spawn Anatomix Low
Player: Greivis Vasquez
Game: Toronto vs. Milwaukee
Key Stat: 25 points, 7 assists
Bryce Harper Goes 3-4 in Custom UA Cleats
Shoe: Under Armour Spine Metal Custom
Player: Bryce Harper
Game: Washington vs. Miami
Key Stat: 3-4, 1 RBI
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Michael Carter-Williams Powers 76ers in the Zoom HyperRev
Shoe: Nike Zoom HyperRev
Player: Michael Carter-Williams
Game: Philadelphia vs. Boston
Key Stat: 21 points, 14 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals
$120
Tyreke Evans Drops Career-High 41 Points in the Zoom Hyper Quickness
Shoe: Nike Zoom Hyper Quickness
Player: Tyreke Evans
Game: New Orleans vs. Oklahoma City
Key Stat: 41 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 steals
Trevor Ariza Downs Heat in the Zoom HyperRev
Shoe: Nike Zoom HyperRev
Player: Trevor Ariza
Game: Washington vs. Miami
Key Stat: 25 points
$120
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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