**Nets (3) at Pacers (6)**

–Las Vegas Sports Consultants installed Indiana as a one-point home ‘chalk’ over New Jersey, with the total set at 178. This Game 6 contest is scheduled to begin at 7:05 p.m. ET.

–New Jersey (52-35 straight up, 41-44 against the spread) now has a 3-2 series lead over Indiana after taking Tuesday’s Game 5 as an eight-point home favorite, 92-86. The combined 178 points slithered ‘under’ the 179-point closing total, ending back-to-back ‘over’ outings in this series.

–The Nets led the Pacers for points in the paint, 40-30, fast-break points, 25-13, and rebounding, 50-37. New Jersey also shot at a 46-percent clip (36-of-78) led by Vince Carter’s 34 points and 15 rebounds, while Nenad Krstic contributed 19 and 11.

–Indiana (43-44 SU, 43-39 ATS) had five players reach double digits in scoring, led by Jermaine O’Neal’s 19 points and seven rebounds and Stephen Jackson’s 13 and seven assists. The Pacers finished the game shooting 42 percent (34-of-81) from the field, but just 28 percent (7-of-25) from behind the arc.

–New Jersey is a modest 21-22 SU and ATS away from home, with the ‘under’ going 27-16. The Nets won Saturday’s Game 4 at Indiana as a two-point road favorite, 97-88, while the combined 185 points eclipsed the 179 1/2-point closing total.

–Indiana maintains a 28-15 SU and 23-18 ATS record at Conseco Fieldhouse, with the ‘under’ going 24-19. The Pacers have been winning those games by an average score of 96-90. Indiana cruised to a Game 3 victory over the Nets last Thursday as a home ‘pick,’ 107-95, while the combined 202 points soared ‘over’ the 175-point closing total.

–Indiana forward Predrag Stojakovic (knee), guard Jamaal Tinsley (Achilles) and forward Jeff Foster (back) are ‘questionable’ for Game 6 versus the Nets.

**Heat (2) at Bulls (7)**

–LVSC opened Miami as a 1 1/2-point road favorite over Chicago, with the total set at 195. TNT will provide coverage of this Game 6 matchup starting at 8:05 p.m. ET.

–Miami (55-32 SU, 38-47 ATS) took a 3-2 series lead over Chicago after winning Tuesday’s Game 5 as an 8 1/2-point home ‘chalk,’ 92-78. The combined 170 points never seriously threatened the 200-point closing total, helping the ‘under’ occur the third straight game in this series.

–The game was tied going into the fourth quarter before the Heat outscored the Bulls, 31-17. Miami finished the contest with an advantage for points in the paint, 44-28, and shot 45 percent (33-of-73) from the field. Guard Dwyane Wade led all scorers with 28 points despite missing some action with a hip injury, and center Shaquille O’Neal added 16 and 10 rebounds.

–Chicago enjoyed a rebounding advantage, 50-40, but shot just 35 percent (25-of-72) from the field. Forward Andres Nocioni stepped up with 23 points and 10 rebounds in the setback, while Michael Sweetney added 16 and nine.

–Miami maintains a 21-22 SU and 20-23 ATS road record, but is 0-2 SU and ATS versus the Bulls this series in Chicago. In fact, the Heat have never won a postseason contest in the Windy City.

–Chicago is 23-20 SU and 20-23 ATS at United Center, with the ‘over’ going 23-19. The Bulls have been winning their home endeavors by an average score of 98-95. The home team has won every game SU so far this series, while going 3-1-1 ATS.

–Miami guard Dwyane Wade is ‘probable’ versus the Bulls with a hip injury.

**Suns (2) at Lakers (7)**

–LVSC has Los Angeles listed as a 2 1/2-point home ‘chalk’ over Phoenix, with the total set at 206. TNT starts its coverage of this Western Conference Game 6 contest at 10:30 p.m. ET. The Lakers currently enjoy a 3-2 series lead, and can advance to the second round with a victory in this spot.

–Phoenix avoided being knocked out of the first round by routing Los Angeles Tuesday as a 6 1/2-point home favorite, 114-97. The combined 211 points eclipsed the 207-point closing total, snapping a string of seven consecutive ‘under’ outings between these teams.

–The Suns outscored the Lakers in every quarter, and led by 26 points at one time. Phoenix shot 49 percent (42-of-86), led by Boris Diaw’s 25 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists. Point guard Steve Nash poured in 22 points, while Shawn Marion contributed 21 and nine rebounds.

–Los Angeles shot a sizzling 51 percent (36-of-70), but was routed after committing 18 turnovers. Kobe Bryant netted 29 points, seven rebounds and five assists before being ejected late in the game. Forward Lamar Odom (18) and center Kwame Brown (14) were the only other players to reach double digits in scoring.

–Phoenix is 23-20 SU and 23-19 ATS away from home, winning those affairs by an average score of 107-106.

–Los Angeles sports a 29-14 SU and 21-20 ATS home record, with the ‘over’ going 24-19. The Lakers are winning their games at Staples Center by an average score of 102-96.

–Phoenix forward Tim Thomas (knee) is ‘questionable’ for Game 6, while Raja Bel will miss this contest due to a suspension.

–Los Angeles forward Kwame Brown (legal problems) and center Chris Mihm (ankle) are ‘questionable’ against the Suns.