Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

We've seen Erik Spoelstra make plenty of adjustments in the playoffs so far, between games and during games. With Jimmy Butler likely returning Saturday, and the Knicks now whole, what will the Miami Heat coach try on offense and defense? Ethan, Alex and Brady try to predict the unpredictable. Sponsors: MarcBrownPA.com, Miami Gaming Parties, PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://red...

The Miami Heat are 5-2 in the postseason, and there's enough of a sample size to notice some trends. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss what the playoffs have told them about Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and others Heat and NBA topics. Sponsors: MiamiGamingParties.com, UBreakWheelFix.com and PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://re...

The Heat's team effort kept it close all night without their superstar, but ultimately didn't have enough as the now-healthy Knicks got 79 combined points between Jalen Brunson, RJ Barrett & Julius Randle to even up the series at 1-1. Greg Sylvander, Brady Hawk & Alex Toledo go over what went right, what went wrong, (including Bam and the zone usage). Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette....

Jimmy Butler is listed as questionable for Game 2 in Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. What will the HEAT do without him? That's what we came to talk about. Greg Sylvander & Brady Hawk discuss what the HEAT may do differently in the event that Jimmy Butler can't play.  Sponsors: Water Cleanup of Florida and PrizePicks.com (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands...

Eric Reid, the voice of the Miami Heat since their inception, joins Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo to discuss Game 1 of the 2023 first round series with the New York Knicks, while looking back at the rivalry from the 1990s, and looking ahead to a Game 2 that may not include Jimmy Butler. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, UBreakWheelFix.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priva...

Greg Sylvander, Alex Toledo & Brady Hawk go live on YouTube after watching the game with fans on Playback.tv/5RSN to go over an eventful Game 1 in New York, where Jimmy Butler rolled his ankle late, and others stepped up to close with a win. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, PrizePicks (FIVE), BettorEdge (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://red...

As the Miami Heat prepare for the Game 1 Sunday in MSG, we discuss the top things to watch for to start the series.  Also, Greg Sylvander, Sean Rochester & Bryan Fonseca go down memory lane to chronicle the 90’s Knicks - HEAT rivalry and have fun with rapid fire questions to close. Afterwards, Brady Hawk spoke briefly with Caleb Martin & Duncan Robinson at practice. Sponsors: PrizePicks (F...

The Miami Heat open in New York on Sunday, with totally different challenges than they faced against the Bucks in the first round. What are the keys? Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo go over a few, including shooting, defensive rebounding and controlling Jalen Brunson. Sponsors: Water Cleanup of Florida, BettorEdge.com (5RSN) and PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands...

Now that the Miami Heat have eliminated the Milwaukee Bucks, and moved on to the New York Knicks, the assignments and expectations change for every player. What do the Heat need from Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry, Bam Adebayo and others? And who is most concerning on the Knicks? Ethan, Alex, Brady and Greg start to set the stage for the second round. Sponsors: MiamiGamingParties.com, PrizePicks (FIVE)...

What a night. What a series. The Miami Heat become the sixth team in NBA history to beat a No. 1 seed as a No. 8 seed. Jimmy Butler had 42, Bam Adebayo came up big late and Erik Spoelstra pulled all the right strings, to send Milwaukee and Giannis into the offseason. Ethan, Brady, Alex and Greg try to make sense of it, on the Five Reasons YouTube channel. Sponsors: BettorEdge.com (5RSN), PrizePick...

As the first round series returns to Milwaukee, with the Miami Heat up 3-1, Jimmy Butler is on everyone's minds. How do the Bucks handle him? Can Bam Adebayo provide enough support for Butler? And if not, who does? Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Brady Hawk are joined by Siobhan Beslow of Miami Heat Beat to break down the X's and O's, and make picks. Sponsors: UBreakWheelFix.com, AllPr...

After a night to reflect, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander try to explain what they -- and Miami Heat fans -- just saw from Jimmy Butler, as he scored 56 in a Game 4 against Milwaukee. Where does it fit in Miami Heat history, along the likes of LeBron James and Dwyane Wade? And can Butler possibly do it again? Sponsors: C-ArmandStaffing.com, MarcBrown.com, PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries:...

Bryan Fonseca and Greg Sylvander react to the Miami Heat’s 119-114 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 4.  They guys discuss the Butler game in HEAT playoff historical context and also touch on other contributing factors to Miamis big victory. Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE), BettorEdge, WaterClean Up of Florida Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcir...

Victor Oladipo got the expected bad news Sunday. He needs knee surgery again (this time on the other knee), and will be out months or more. Ethan, Greg and Brady reflect on Oladipo's time in Miami so far, and project how the Heat will handle his absence, emotionally and strategically. Also, do we expect Giannis to play in Monday's Game 4. And what if he doesn't? Sponsors: MiamiGamingPa...

Greg Sylvander, Sean Rochester & Bryan Fonseca jump on after watching the game with fans on Playback.tv/5RSN to discuss Jimmy Butler's masterclass, the resurgence of Duncan Robinson, and the the balanced attack that helped lead the Heat to a big Game 3 win, 121-99. They also discussed the somber nature of what appeared to be a serious injury for Victor Oladipo. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnett...

As the first round series returns to Miami, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander assess the state of the series, and what's necessary for the Heat to make this compelling.... and maybe win. And, as usual, a lot of it comes down to Jimmy Butler. With the spotlight also on Bam Adebayo. Sponsors: MiamiGamingParties.com, PrizePicks.com, BettorEdge.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bran...

Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo go over where the Heat go from here as they head into Game 3 in Miami with the series at 1-1 and Giannis' status still up in the air. What do they have to do, on both ends, to prevent another Game 2 situation from playing out? Sponsors: Water Clean Up of Florida, PrizePicks (FIVE), BettorEdge (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Op...

With Giannis out, and the Heat up 1-0, the Milwaukee Bucks went scorched court on the Miami Heat, hitting 25 3's and dominating the first three quarters on their way to an easy win. What can the Heat do to recover? Alex, Brady and Ethan discuss, and Alex has some issues with the effort. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com, ODMPSI.com and InsuranceByLinnette.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.co...

The Miami Heat have done a lot in their 35 seasons as a franchise, but they've never done this. In fact, only five teams have ever won a first round series as an 8 seed. What do the Heat have in common with them? And how does Jimmy Butler make them different? Ethan, Alex and Greg go back in time, and forward. Sponsors: MarcBrownPA.com, UBreakWheelFix.com and PrizePicks Advertising Inquiries: h...

After Tyler Herro broke his hand, the Miami Heat need a new starter for the series against the Milwaukee Bucks. Who will it be? And if Herro's season is over, how much did he improve? And what does all of this mean for his future with the Heat? Ethan, Alex and Greg discuss. Sponsors: MiamiGamingParties.com, PrizePicks (FIVE), BettorEdge (5RSN) and Water Cleanup of Florida Advertising Inquiries...

The Miami Heat went into Milwaukee as an 8 seed and scored 130 points on 60% 3-point shooting to steal Game 1. Jimmy Butler was brilliant, with 35, and the role players contributed, but the story now turns to how they replace Tyler Herro (out for 4-6 weeks with a hand injury) and whether Giannis (back) comes back for Game 2. Ethan, Alex, Brady and Greg dissect it all on the Five Reasons YouTube ch...

The Miami Heat are playing the Milwaukee Bucks for the third time in Jimmy Butler's four seasons. But this time they are heavy underdogs to the Bucks' deepest team yet. How can Miami make this a series? What happens with the lineup? And is Tyler Herro the key? Sponsors: Water Cleanup of Florida, Miami Gaming Parties, PrizePicks (FIVE) and BettorEdge (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://re...

The Miami Heat were able to close out yet another clutch game, this time led by 31 points by both Jimmy Butler and Max Strus. Greg Sylvander and Sean Rochester go live after watching the game with fans on Playback.tv/fiveonthefloor to discuss what went down. Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE), InsuranceByLinnette.com, ODMPSI.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https...

Bam Adebayo struggled in the first play-in game, and he's become a hot Twitter topic. Can he be the second-best player in a championship build? He can't prove it in one night, but Friday against Chicago would be a good place to start. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss the burden on Bam Adebayo to get the Miami Heat to the playoffs, and beyond. Sponsors: Water Cleanup of Florida, UB...

The Miami Heat's next play-in game is set, and it's against the Chicago Bulls, the team that won in Miami in the season opener. How will the Heat handle DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine? Do they even care to? Or are they ready for the offseason? Ethan, Alex and Greg discuss the motivations and ramifications? Sponsors: WaterCleanup of Florida, BettorEdge and PrizePicks Advertising Inquiries: h...