Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

The Miami Heat did win 37 games (not 15 like 2007-08) and did make the postseason. But with the cracks to the culture, and the devastating first round sweep by Cleveland, does this qualify as one of the worst seasons since Pat Riley took over? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander go through the history, and tease the future. Sponsors: WCUFL.com and PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor D...

The Miami Heat lost 138-83 in one of the worst losses in playoff history. Greg Sylvander, Digital Adel & Major Passons recap the game and season. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com , RealEstateShoppeFL.com , C-ArmAndStaffing.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang...

In an interview with The Athletic prior to Game 3 of the Miami Heat's first round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Tyler Herro addressed life without Jimmy Butler. Ethan Skolnick and Eternal Bast react to his comments. Sponsors: RealEstateShoppeFL.com and PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, alon...

Ethan and Brady go over how Tyler Herro can respond to the way he's being defended by the Cavaliers, which led to an 11-point outing in Game 3. Sponsors: CousinUSA.com/5RSN and PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. ht...

The primary acquisition in the Jimmy Butler trade isn't performing. Is it a sore ankle? Or something else? And what happens next season? Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss Andrew Wiggins's struggles. Sponsors: AllProConstructionBuilders.com and PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with upd...

The Miami HEAT are now on the brink of elimination as they succumbed to the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Kasaya Center on Saturday afternoon 124-87. Tyler Herro struggled for Miami, while the Cavaliers had a balanced attack that the Heat could not keep up with. The Heat look outmatched in this series and Game 3 was probably the most clear example of that fact. Greg Sylvander, Digital Adel & Majo...

Tyler Herro heard Darius Garland's comments about his defense and had a response ready. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander get into the back and forth, and what this may really be about. Also, Ethan speaks to Miami Heat VP Michael McCullough about "White Hot" and what to expect inside Kaseya Center. Sponsors: WCUFL.com and PrizePicks.com  Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for...

Darius Garland, the Cavs' point guard, was short and to the point when asked how the Cavaliers can continue their success: "Go at Tyler Herro." Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo evaluate whether Garland was right, and was the right person to say it. Sponsors: CousinsUSA.com/5RSN and PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive...

It looked pretty good in the Game 2 loss to Cleveland. But is a Tyler Herro plus Davion Mitchell starting backcourt sustainable into next season? And what would the challenges be? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk discuss fan sentiment, and the reality of what would be required. Sponsors: AllProConstructionBuilders.com and PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most...

The Miami Heat put up a better fight, behind Tyler Herro and Davion Mitchell, but still lost in Cleveland again. Too much Donovan Mitchell at the end. Ethan, Brady, Alex and Greg went live. Sponsors: C-ArmAndStaffing.com, RealEstateShoppeFL.com and InsuranceByLinnette.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/s...

The Heat were outclassed by the Cavaliers in Game 1. But Erik Spoelstra is 10-3 in Game 2s after losing Game 1. Ethan and Alex discuss what he could do, and probably will do, to try to even the series. A lot of it has to do with protecting Tyler Herro better on defense. Sponsors: EricRubenstein.com, PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get e...

It's official; the Golden State Warriors are slated to pick 20th in the upcoming NBA draft, and the Miami Heat own that pick. Ethan Skolnick invites Digital Adel back on Five on the Floor to discuss Miami's options. Sponsors: AllProConstructionBuilders.com and PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, al...

Coming off a Game 1 for the Heat, Ethan Skolnick and Eternal Bast discuss Tyler Herro's performance (on both ends) and also his recent comments about being "curious" how much the Miami Heat will value him with an extension offer in the offseason.  Sponsors: WCUFL.com and PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider...

The Cleveland Cavaliers' guards came to play, and the Miami Heat couldn't get the game close enough before it got away. Ethan, Greg, Alex and Brady dig into the Game 1 loss; the defensive struggles of Tyler Herro; the soft games from Andrew Wiggins and Ke'lel Ware; and more. Sponsors: RealEstateShoppeFL.com, InsuranceByLinnette.com and C-ArmAndStaffing.com Join us on our Off The Floor...

Largely over LeBron James, Miami Heat fans have had a petty rivalry with Cleveland Cavaliers fans over the years. But now most of that has faded. So, as the Heat play the Cavaliers in the playoffs for the first time in their history, what are the storylines? And what can the Heat learn from the Cavs' build? Ethan and Greg discuss. Sponsors: CousinsUSA.com/5RSN and PrizePicks.com (five) Join us...

64 wins. 37 wins. The Miami Heat are huge underdogs to the Cleveland Cavaliers. But can they make this series interesting? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk go through the keys, and make their predictions.  Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and All Pro Construction Builders Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats...

After a tough season, the Miami Heat still made the playoffs -- and gave up their own first round pick. Tyler Herro had 30 and Davion Mitchell had several big plays in a Heat win in Atlanta. Ethan, Alex, Brady and Greg went live on the Five Reasons YouTube channel. Sponsors: C-ArmAndStaffing.com and InsuranceByLinnette.com and RealEstateShoppeFL.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for...

The Miami Heat dominated the Bulls in Chicago 109-90 for a surprising and emphatic victory. The Heat will need to win one more play in game against the Hawks on Friday night to punch their ticket to the playoffs. Will they get it done? Is this what the fanbase wants? Sponsors: All Pro Construction Builders Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive inside...

The Miami Heat have reached the second play-in game. Now, how do they win it? Ethan and Alex give their five keys to keep the season alive. Sponsors: CousinsUSA.com/5RSN and PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://t...

Behind 38 points from Tyler Herro and strong overall defense, the Miami Heat crushed the Chicago Bulls, 109-90. Now they face the Hawks in Atlanta for a one-game shot at reaching the playoffs against Cleveland. Ethan, Alex and Brady went live. Sponsors: C-ArmAndStaffing.com, InsuranceByLinnette.com and RealEstateShoppeFL.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! G...

The play-in opener is here, with the Heat in Chicago. Ethan Skolnick and Eternal Bast list the five people on the Heat who are under the most pressure. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five), Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat f...

The Heat have lost to Chicago three times already. Can they stave off elimination by beating the Bulls in a play-in? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk discuss what must go right. Sponsors: All Pro Construction Builders and PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew...

Now that the regular season is over, and the Warriors and Heat are both in their respective play-in's (albeit with the Warriors holding a better seed), Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo look at where the pick stands. And what it may lead to going forward? Sponsors: WCUFL.com and PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider inf...

Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 41 for the depleted Miami Heat, but they still lost by one to the visiting Washington Wizards. Before turning their attention to the play-in, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss the game and season that was. Sponsors: C-ArmAndStaffing.com, RealEstateShoppeFL.com and InsuranceByLinnette.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exc...

It wasn't all bad. Eternal Bast (Playback, Off the Floor) joins Ethan Skolnick to discuss five things that went right for the Miami Heat in an otherwise disappointing regular season. Sponsors: All Pro Construction Builders and PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from t...