After a thrilling start to the NBA postseason, the first round is finally beginning to wind down. Yesterday, Indiana, Oklahoma City, and the Los Angeles Clippers advanced to their respective conference semifinals. As usual, each of yesterday's games delivered with non-stop action.
Kevin Durant (pictured) combined with Russell Westbrook for a total of 57 points and 25 assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder dropped Memphis 120-109 in Game 7. Westbrook was especially vicious, posting a triple-double and setting a playoff career high for assists with 16, 8 of which were to KD. With this, Westbrook became only the second player to ever record a triple-double in two different Game 7 scenarios. Next up, the Thunder will meet the third seed Los Angeles Clippers.
From the Staples Center, the Clippers and Warriors left it all on the court in their Game 7 showdown as LAC picked up 126-121 win to advance. Blake Griffin, Chris Paul, and Sixth Man of the Year Jamal Crawford were all major factors, combining for over half of their team's points to finish off Golden State and advance to the Western Conference Semifinals, where they'll meet the Oklahoma City Thunder. Game 1 takes place Monday at 9:30 Eastern.
Don't miss last night's best kicks, plus a recap of Indiana-Atlanta 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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Paul George Leads Pacers Past Hawks in the Zoom Crusader
Shoe: Nike Zoom Crusader
Player: Paul George
Game: Atlanta vs. Indiana
Key Stat: 30 points, 11 rebounds
$110
Westbrook Goes H.A.M. in the Jordan XX9
Shoe: Air Jordan XX9
Player: Russell Westbrook
Game: OKC vs. Memphis
Key Stat: 27 points, 16 assists, 10 rebounds
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Stephen Curry Shines in Final 2014 Playoff Appearance
Shoe: UA ClutchFit Drive
Player: Stephen Curry
Game: LAC vs. Golden State
Key Stat: 33 points, 9 assists, 5 rebounds, 3 steals
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Chris Paul Drops 22 Points, 14 Assists in the CP3.VII
Shoe: Jordan CP3.VII
Player: Chris Paul
Game: LAC vs. Golden State
Key Stat: 22 points, 14 assists, 4 steals
$125
Courtney Lee Dons the Jordan X in Elimination to OKC
Shoe: Air Jordan Retro X "Steel"
Player: Courtney Lee
Game: Memphis vs. OKC
Key Stat: 16 points
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Dee Gordon Goes 5-6, Records 2 RBI in the UA Yard
Shoe: UA Yard Mid ST
Player: Dee Gordon
Game: LAD vs. Miami
Key Stat: 5-6, 2 RBI, 2 R
Durant Chooses Standard Over Elite as OKC Ousts Memphis
Shoe: Nike KD 6
Player: Kevin Durant
Game: OKC vs. Memphis
Key Stat: 33 points, 8 rebounds
$130
Lance Stephenson Grabs 14 Boards in the And 1 Tai Chi
Shoe: And 1 Tai Chi
Player: Lance Stephenson
Game: Atlanta vs. Indiana
Key Stat: 19 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists
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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