SC NBA Sneaker Watch - 4.11.2011 // Teams Gear Up For The Playoffs

Derrick Rose headlines today's SC NBA Sneaker Watch as the Bulls continue to stay hot heading into the playoffs.

words // Luis Sanchez

The NBA Playoffs are less than a week away and teams are heating up. Not only are some of the league's top teams stepping up their play, they're also impressing us with their choice of on-court footwear. And easily at the top of today's list, is a brand New Air Jordan 2011 PE debuted by Dwyane Wade in the Heat's first victory over the Celtics this season.

LeBron James also hit the court in a PE, leading the Heat to victory with 27 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. The Chicago Bulls are also going strong into the playoffs, after earning a big victory over the Orlando Magic. Derrick Rose continued his MVP like play in the adidas adiZero Rose 1.5, putting in a game-high 39 points for the 102-99 victory.

With other elite teams like the Lakers and Thunder in action, there is plenty more to be seen in today's SC NBA Sneaker Watch. Continue below for a look at several notable sneakers seen on-court for the last weekend of the NBA's regular season.

Gilbert Arenas wears the recently released 'Taxi' Air Jordan Retro 12 Low.

Derrick Rose drives in the adidas adiZero Rose 1.5.

Jameer Nelson in the Reebok ZigSlash.

Another look at Derrick Rose in the adidas adiZero Rose 1.5.

Ray Allen drives in the Jordan Evolution '85.

Chris Bosh and Rajon Rondo fight for the loose ball in the Nike Hyperdunk 2010 and Zoom Hyperfuse 2011 respectfully.

LeBron James wears a PE colorway of the Nike LeBron 8 V/2.

Dwyane Wade debuts a brand new Air Jordan 2011 PE.

Another look at DWade and King James in the Air Jordan 2011 and LeBron 8 V/2.

Rajon Rondo hits the deck in the Nike Zoom Hyperfuse 2011.

Greivis Vasquez drives in the Under Armour Prototype.

Austin Daye wears the Nike Zoom Kobe VI, with Dominic McGuire defending in the 'Space Jam' Air Jordan 11 Retro.

Kobe Bryant in the 'Chaos' Nike Zoom Kobe VI.

Kevin Durant battles Kobe in a fan-designed colorway of the Nike Zoom KD III.

Another look at KD's fan-designed Zoom KD III, with Matt Barnes going up in the adidas 'Snoop Dogg' adiPure.

Carmelo Anthony in the Jordan Melo M7.

Paul George gets the dunk in the Nike Zoom Kobe VI.

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