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Have the NBA Playoffs surpassed your expectations? The team at Sneaker Report has been thrilled with the on-court action thus far, as well as some of the awesome sneakers that have been spotted. From Player Exclusives to custom designs, players aren't holding back with their footwear this postseason. Read on to see which shoes were selected and find out where you can pick them up. Though, in the case of the many rare PEs, the closest you'll likely be able to get to them will be these images.
Riley Jones is a journalism student from Charlottesville, VA. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things ’90s, he can be found on Twitter here.
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No. 10 - Jason Terry x Reebok Kamikaze II PE
Key Playoff Stats: 10.3 points per game, 2.3 assists per game
Buy Here: $100
Jason Terry's shown a spark of his former self in the first round of the Playoffs, helping Boston hang on in their series against the Knicks. During their first meeting, Terry broke out this all-green PE of the recently reintroduced Reebok Kamikaze II.
No. 9 - James Harden x Nike Lunar Hypergamer Low PE
Key Playoff Stats: 25.3 points per game, 6.5 rebounds per game, 4.3 assists per game
Buy Here: Discontinued
Harden's been fighting to keep his Rockets alive against the Thunder in the ready-for-flight Nike Lunar Hypergamer Low. With 25.3 points per game as of May 1, he's got the fourth highest average in the league.
No. 8 - Nate Robinson x Air Jordan XIII "All Red" Custom
Key Playoff Stats: 17.8 points per game, 3.4 assists per game
Buy Here: Discontinued
Nate Robinson's been red hot for the Bulls in the first round, and so were these customized Chicago red Air Jordan XIII. Although Nate has been channeling MJ in the "Playoff" colorway of the Air Jordan XIII, there was nothing more attention-grabbing than these all-red one-of-ones.
No. 7 - Stephen Curry x Nike Hyperfuse PE
Key Playoff Stats: 24.8 points per game, 9.6 assists per game
Buy Here: $90
There's no denying that Stephen Curry has been one of the most impressive players in recent weeks. Averaging just shy of a double-double per game, Curry has been an offensive force for the Warriors. He's stuck with the speedy and responsive Nike Zoom Hyperfuse PE throughout the series.
No. 6 - Tracy McGrady x adidas D Rose 3 Low
Key Playoff Stats: N/A
Buy Here: $160
Has Tracy McGrady had the easiest ride of the NBA Playoffs? The aging veteran was recently picked up by the Spurs and will be heading to the conference semifinals of the NBA Playoffs for the first time in his sixteen year career. Although he's only played five minutes, McGrady managed to turn some heads in the adidas D Rose 3 Low.
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No. 5 - Kevin Durant x Nike KD V Elite
Key Playoff Stats: 33 points per game, 8 rebounds per game, 5.8 assists per game
Buy Here: $180
Averaging 33 points a game, Durant has been one of the most unstoppable players of the postseason. We're only four games into the playoffs, could Durant's slight increase in numbers come with a switch over to the Nike KD V Elite. Coincidence?
No. 4 - Dwyane Wade x Li-Ning Way of Wade Encore
Key Playoff Stats: 13.7 points per game, 7 rebounds per game, 6.3 assists per game
Buy Here: Not yet released
As the Miami Heat look to repeat their NBA Championship win, Dwyane Wade has been offering a solid contribution. He's been laced up in the playoff-specific Li-Ning Way of Wade Encore.
No. 3 - Carmelo Anthony x Air Jordan Melo M9
Key Playoff Stats: 33 points per game, 4.5 rebounds per game
Buy Here: $140
Leading the Playoffs in scoring is Carmelo Anthony with 33 points per game. He's been regularly wearing the luxury watch-inspired Jordan Melo M9 as he looks to lead the Knicks to their most successful postseason run in years.
No. 2 - Chris Paul x Air Jordan CP3.VI AE
Key Playoff Stats: 21.8 points per game, 6 assists per game, 4 rebounds per game
Buy Here: $125
Over in Lob City, Chris Paul has been holding down the Clippers in his latest signature model, the Air Jordan CP3.VI AE. Currently down 3-2 to the Grizzlies, the Clips will be looking to bounce back in game 6 tonight.
No. 1 - LeBron James x Nike LeBron X Elite
Key Playoff Stats: 24.5 points per game, 7.8 rebounds per game, 6.8 assists per game
Buy Here: $260
While the Miami Heat wait to see whether they'll face Brooklyn or Chicago in the second round, LeBron's numbers remain some of the best in the league. Nike's laced him in the LeBron X Elite, which is equipped with durable Carbon Fiber and Kevlar-enforced Flywire.
Riley Jones is a journalism student from Charlottesville, VA. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things ’90s, he can be found on Twitter here.
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