The Best Kicks On Court From Day 1 Of The NBA Playoffs

words // Nick DePaula:

The NBA Playoffs are back, also known as the best time of the year.

Not only will teams be looking to raise their game with everything on the line, but the league’s annual postseason matchups for the top sixteen teams have also become a new stage for sneaker debuts.

Whether it’s Nike’s Elite series, Under Armour’s new Curry 2.5 or a Boost-equipped edition of Damian Lillard’s adidas signature shoe, you can look forward to several new models and colorways to be seen on court in the coming weeks.

We’ll have you covered all playoffs long with our #KicksOnCourt coverage here and on Twitter.

Check out all of the best sneakers spotted in today’s first matchup between the Raptors and Pacers below, and check back for continual updates throughout the day from the remaining three games on the schedule. Be sure to let us know your favorites in the comments section below.

RAPTORS vs PACERS:

DeMar DeRozan — Nike Zoom Kobe III “Fade To Black”
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Paul George — Nike HyperLive PE
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Paul George — Christian Louboutin Pik Boat (Pre-game)
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DeMarre Carroll — adidas Light Em Up 2
CJ Miles — Nike Kyrie 2 iD
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Cory Joseph — Nike Kyrie 2
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Solomon Hill — Nike Kobe 11 iD
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Jonas Valanciunas — Nike Air Max Audacity
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Jordan Hill — Nike Kobe X 
Bismack Biyombo — Jordan Ultra.Fly
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Drake — Nike Air Max 95
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Kyle Lowry — adidas Crazylight Boost 2015 (1st Half)
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Kyle Lowry — adidas Crazylight Boost 2.5 PE
George Hill — Peak GH3 II
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Monta Ellis — Jordan Ultra.Fly
Norman Powell — Nike Kobe 11
Some guy courtside — adidas Yeezy Boost 350
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Rodney Stuckey — adidas Crazylight Boost 2014
Terrence Ross — Li-Ning Way of Wade 4
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