Sneaker Watch: Derrick Rose Goes Crazy Against Heat

Derrick Rose continues to make his case for league MVP by one-upping The King in Chicago.

words // Brandon Richard

If there were any doubts about Derrick Rose being an elite level baller entering last night's game against the Miami Heat, there probably aren't any now. While his shot had a tough time finding the bottom of the net throughout the night, when the stage was set in crunch time, Rose came through.

Trailing the Heat by 1 with 3 minutes left to play, Rose took over. He scored the go-ahead layup, assisted on two Luol Deng buckets and added a 22-foot jumper for good measure. His MVP race counterpart, LeBron James, went Scott Norwood (wide right) on an attempt to tie the game with 13 seconds left to play. Big games by Rose, Deng and Carlos Boozer help sealed another important victory for the surging Chicago Bulls.

In the game, D-Rose kicked off his adidas signature shoes for a one-game affair with the Crazy 8. Considering how things turned out last night, don't be shocked if we see Derrick lace up one of his all-time favorite models one more time before season's end.

In other action on Thursday night, the new-look Denver Nuggets pulled off somewhat of a shocker, beating a slightly depleted Celtics team 89-75. Newcomer Wilson Chandler had 16 points on the night, while point guard Raymond Felton record 4 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.

Two games - a lot of sneakers. Check out what the stars were wearing on Thursday.

Derrick Rose wearing the adidas Crazy 8

Derrick Rose shoots in the adidas Crazy 8.

Derrick Rose wearing the adidas Crazy 8

Another look at Rose's Crazy 8s.

Dwyane Wade wearing the Air Jordan 2010.

Dwyane Wade puts black laces in his Air Jordan 2011.

Carlos Boozer wearing the Nike Hyperdunk 2010

Carlos Boozer drives in the Nike Hyperdunk 2010.

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

LeBron on the rise in the Nike Air Max LeBron 8 V/2.

Luol Deng wearing the Nike Air Max Fly By

Luol Deng cradles a rebound in the Nike Air Max Fly By.

Chris Bosh wearing the Nike Air Max Hyperdunk 2010

Chris Bosh shot a whopping 1-of-18 in the Nike Air Max Hyperdunk 2010. 1-of-18!!!

Kyle Korver wearing the Converse Star Player EVO

Kyle Korver shoots in the Converse Star Player EVO.

Danilo Gallinari wearing the Reebok Tempo HexRide

Danilo Gallinari makes his Denver debut in the Reebok Tempo HexRide.

Avery Bradley wearing the adidas Young Guns

Avery Bradley defends in the adidas Young Guns.

J.R. Smith wearing the Nike Zoom Kobe VI iD

J.R. Smith continues to impress with another iD colorway of the Nike Zoom Kobe VI.

Kevin Garnett wearing the ANTA KG1; Nene wearing the adidas TS Heat Check

Kevin Garnett shoots in the ANTA KG1; Nene defends in the adidas TS Heat Check.

Kenyon Martin wearing the Nike Shox BB Pro

Kenyon Martin defends KG in the Nike Shox BB Pro.

Wilson Chandler wearing the adidas adiZero Infiltrate

Wilson Chandler making himself at home in the adidas adiZero Infiltrate.

Paul Pierce wearing the Nike Air Legacy 2

The "Captain" Paul Pierce drives in the Nike Air Legacy 2.

Raymond Felton wearing the adidas adiZero Infiltrate

Raymond Felton wears the adidas adiZero Infiltrate in his new home arena.

Rajon Rondo posts up in the Nike Zoom Hyperfuse

Rajon Rondo posts up in his Nike Zoom Hyperfuse Player Exclusive.

Ty Lawson wearing the Nike Air Zoom Flight Five iD

Ty Lawson attempts a layup in his Nike Air Zoom Flight Five iD.

Ray Allen wearing the Air Jordan 2010 Team

Ray Allen wears an Air Jordan 2010 Team PE.

images via ESPN