http://www.covers.com/sports/nba/nba_main.aspx The ultimate in pro hoops angles and tips delivered from the 24-hour newsroom at Covers.com. Don’t miss a dunk, dish, or trey with the Covers.com NBA feed that brings you current articles and analysis from the top basketball league. The last time the Miami Heat had a long layoff between series, they came out rusty and dropped Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Indiana Pacers, who visit the Heat for Game 1 of the conference finals Wednesday, are hoping that same rus... http://www.covers.com/articles/articles.aspx?theArt=321667 Covers Tue, 21 May 2013 19:56:00 GMT Despite those impressive defensive numbers, Miami owns a 27-22-4 over/under mark in that span. However, under bettors have found value in their Game 1 totals over those three playoff runs. The Heat are 3-6-1 over/under in Game 1 of a series since 201... http://www.covers.com/articles/articles.aspx?theArt=321644 Covers Tue, 21 May 2013 16:30:00 GMT The NBA Western Conference finals flip the page to Game 2 Tuesday night. San Antonio scored a convincing 105-83 win as a 4.5-point home favorite in the series opener, so books have tacked on a couple extra points to the Game 2 spread. We talk to onli... http://www.covers.com/articles/articles.aspx?theArt=321640 Covers Tue, 21 May 2013 15:49:00 GMT The online sportsbook has posted odds on the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award, and James – of course – is the overwhelming favorite. Here’s a quick look at some of the notables, besides King James, and their odds to win NBA Finals M... http://www.covers.com/articles/articles.aspx?theArt=321632 Covers Tue, 21 May 2013 14:03:00 GMT The Memphis Grizzlies dug themselves a hole in each of their first two playoff series. And the San Antonio Spurs haven’t forgotten what happened in last season’s Western Conference finals. Memphis attempts to even the series in Tuesday’s Game 2 again... http://www.covers.com/articles/articles.aspx?theArt=321562 Covers Mon, 20 May 2013 21:28:00 GMT The Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers duke it out in the Eastern Conference championship with a ticket to the NBA Finals on the line. http://www.covers.com/articles/articles.aspx?theArt=321405 Covers Sun, 19 May 2013 14:44:00 GMT The Indiana Pacers took care of business Saturday night and eliminated the New York Knicks in six games, leaving four NBA teams vying for the Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy. http://www.covers.com/articles/articles.aspx?theArt=321403 Covers Sun, 19 May 2013 14:22:00 GMT The San Antonio Spurs haven’t been part of the NBA Finals since 2007 when they swept the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Memphis Grizzlies have never played for the title and are in the Western Conference finals for the first time in franchise history. The ... http://www.covers.com/articles/articles.aspx?theArt=321303 Covers Sat, 18 May 2013 15:31:00 GMT For all the love that Paul George has gotten during the postseason, it is becoming apparent that George Hill might actually be the most important player for the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers hope to have their point guard back when they host the New Yor... http://www.covers.com/articles/articles.aspx?theArt=321200 Covers Fri, 17 May 2013 18:19:00 GMT Here are the teams vying for the No. 1 pick in the 2013 NBA Draft and their odds to win the lottery on June 27 at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, New York. http://www.covers.com/articles/articles.aspx?theArt=321180 Covers Fri, 17 May 2013 14:03:00 GMT