Sneaker Watch: Hawks Spoil The King's Return

LeBron James returns from his ankle injury, but the Hawks didn't bow down.

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After an action-packed Monday night, only two games were on the NBA schedule for Tuesday night. However, there were some marquee players and MVP candidates in action, including Miami's LeBron James and Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls.

Games that pitted the Atlanta Hawks against the Miami Heat and the Charlotte Bobcats against the Chicago Bulls were competitive until the final ticks. Unfortunately for LeBron and D-Rose, they both missed potential game-winner in the waning minutes as their respective teams ultimately fell in defeat.

Check out what these two All-Stars, plus several of the league's other top players wore on Tuesday night.

Al Horford wearing the Nike Air Max Fly By

Hawks center Al Horford drives in a Player Exclusive colorway of the Nike Air Max Fly By.

Dwyane Wade wearing the Air Jordan 2010

Dwyane Wade dribbles in one of his many Air Jordan 2010 Player Exclusives.

Jamal Crawford wearing the Nike Hyperdunk 2010

Jamal Crawford flies past a defender in the Nike Hyperdunk 2010 TB.

Joe Johnson wearing the Jordan Pure J

Joe Johnson goes baseline in the Jordan Pure J.

Josh Smith wearing the adidas adiZero Infiltrate

Josh Smith takes flight in the adidas adiZero Infiltrate.

LeBron James wearing the Nike Air Max LeBron 8 V/2

LeBron James returned from injury wearing the Air Max LeBron 8 V/2.

Mike Bibby wearing the Jordan CP3.III Tribute

Mike Bibby continues to salute his fellow Jordan Brand point guard, wearing a Player Exclusive colorway of the CP3.III Tribute.

Mike Miller wearing the Nike Air Max LeBron 8

Mike Miller collects a rebound in the Nike Air Max LeBron 8.

Derrick Rose wearing the adidas adizero Rose

Derrick Rose dishes the rock in his adidas adiZero Rose signature shoe.

DJ Augustin wearing the Jordan all Day

DJ Augustin tries to maintain possession of the ball in a Jordan All Day Player Exclusive.

Gerald Wallace wearing the Air Jordan Retro 13

Gerald Wallace tends to an injured ankle while wearing the "Flint" Air Jordan Retro 13.

Kyle Korver wearing the Converse Star Player EVO

Kyle Korver shoots a jumper in the Converse Star Player EVO.

Luol Deng wearing the Nike Air Max Fly By

Luol Deng wears the Nike Air Max Fly By in transition.

Stephen Jackson wearing the Jordan Take Flight

Stephen Jackson posts up in the Jordan Take Flight.

images via ESPN

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