Day one of the 2015 NBA Playoffs was a tense affair across the association as teams sized each other up for the battle ahead. They all put on an impressive performance, but the sneaker game on display was every bit as exciting as the action on the court. We’ve compiled our favourites into this list.

 

 

Damian Lillard — Adidas D Lillard 1

 

 

Stephen Curry — Under Armour Curry One

 

 

Anthony Davis — Nike Air Zoom Hyperposite 2

 

 

Kyrie Irving — Nike Kyrie 1

 

 

Shawn Marion — Nike Hyperfuse PE

 

 

Joe Johnson — Air Jordan

 

 

LaMarcus Aldridge — Jordan Brand Super.Fly 3 PE

 

 

Kent Bazemore — Under Armour ClutchFit Drive PE

 

 

J.R. Smith — Air Jordan 5

 

 

Eric Gordon — Crazy Light Boost 2015 PE

 

   

 

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