It's that time of the year again: the NBA Playoffs tip off today at 12:30 as the Toronto Raptors host the Brooklyn Nets. If you're not already feeling the postseason buzz, this week's gallery of the best Instagram images is sure to get you in the zone for some weekend hoops.
That's not all, because the Boston Marathon is set for Monday morning and there's no shortage of festive pre-race 'Grams. From special edition kicks to touching tributes, these shots embody what the marathon is all about.
Riley Jones is a freelance writer from Charlottesville, VA and a contributor to Sneaker Report. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things pop culture, he can be found on Twitter @rchrstphr.
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"Corporate 5k run in downtown Orlando! I didn't run this race tonight because I'm running Boston in 4 days. I did go and cheer on my awesome friends!"
Go out and support your runner friends!
"Tomorrow. Inside the Sacramento Kings' locker rooms, Part II."
Isaiah's PEs
"Jackie Robinson Day Salute"
Tribute to a pioneer
"#finishline #boston #bostonig #bostonstrong"
@cpsilakis
The end of the road
"Danté Exum (@daanteee) laced up his first official pair of shoes as a member of the adidas Basketball family today. #teamadidas"
Newest member of the Three Stripes
"Citi Field of dreams"
Game day
"@callie913 putting the finishing touches on our #bostonmarathon cake for @pppayack. Go Pete! #bostonstrong"
Have your cake and eat it too
"#bostonstrong #boston #bostonmarathon"
Stronger than ever
"Off to Boston with my limited-edition Saucony Boston Kinvara5."
Lace 'em up
"The new adidas #Boost from @finishline is definitely part of #TeamCozy"
Get boosted
"Air Jordan 11 ... Deconstructed"
Started from the bottom
"New York Knicks G Toure' Murry game shoe vs Brooklyn Nets last night at Barclays Center @wushock23"
Lock down fit
"Spring is in the air, race day is almost here & the Limited Edition Boston 890v4 is almost sold out on NewBalance.com! #LoveBoston"
Boston green
"Downloadable Boston Marathon bottle wrappers are available on the blog! Link in profile. #bostonmarathon #patriotsday #ontheblog #bostonstrong @makeitmerryshop"
Marathon brews
"Rivals through competition. Family through basketball. #TakeFlightJBC"
Kicks on court
"#BTS with @jlin7 @patbev21 @dwighthoward @omricasspi18 @donatasmotiejunas #teamadidas"
Chopping it up off court
"In preparation of our Minneapolis #TWSCUT stop we've got a #ProofSheet up with Twin Cities photog Alex Uncapher @slamdunkapher Peep gems like this #RyanYost backside flip & more! @familiask8shop"
Fly in any weather
"Online pics really havent done these boots justice! Very excited to check out the new Leather #Puma evoPOWER. Blackout color is an absolute bonus!!! #SoccerCleats101 #boots #evopower #black"
All black everything
"NO STOPPING MONDAY!!! @bostonmarathon"
Follow the signs
"Awesome #LoveBoston running shoes from @NewBalance."
Up close and personal
"Post-run driveway greetings are the best. Easy 6 before taking off for Boston today. REALLY going to miss my babies, but Mama's got a race to run! #motherrunner #findyourstrong @saucony"
Go mom go!
"Mark Smith's Air Jordan XX9 PE."
Bossed up
"We LOVED going to @novemberproject to kick off #BostonMarathon weekend"
These ladies (and gentlemen) are ready to go
Riley Jones is a freelance writer from Charlottesville, VA and a contributor to Sneaker Report. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things pop culture, he can be found on Twitter @rchrstphr.
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