Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

Jimmy Butler played like a superstar in the 2022 NBA playoffs. But again, it wasn't enough. So Ethan Skolnick is joined by Greg Sylvander, Alex Toledo and Brady Hawk to discuss what needs to happen now, with Butler's game, internal improvements or maybe names like Donovan Mitchell, Bradley Beal or Zach LaVine. Sponsored by PrizePicks.com (five), BettorEdge.com/5Reasons and Water Cleanup of...

We continue our Miami Heat season reviews by discussing Duncan Robinson's fall from starter to non-regular rotation piece, and what the future holds for him; and Max Strus's ascent to starter and whether he can stay there. Ethan, Greg and Brady host. Sponsored by BettorEdge.com/5Reasons, PrizePicks and All Pro Construction Builders. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priva...

In the latest 2021-22 season review, Tyler Herro is in the spotlight. What to make of his strong season, struggling postseason and Pat Riley's comments? And what happens to him now? Starter? Fixture? Or possible trade? Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Greg Sylvander discuss. Sponsored by PrizePicks.com (five), BettorEdge.com/5Reasons and TherapistPreferred.com (5RSN). Advertising Inquiries: htt...

Pat Riley addressed the media today on the Miami Heat’s 2021-22 season and left us with many quotes and comments worth discussion.   Alex and Brady, both who were in attendance join Greg to discuss the major takeaways from this annual event.   Sponsored by PrizePicks, Water CleanUp of Florida, UBreakWheelFix Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.c...

It's always an event. What will Miami Heat president Pat Riley say at his annual end-of-season press conference Monday? Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo take their best guesses at Riley's posture related to Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo, Victor Oladipo, the trade market and more.   Sponsored by BettorEdge.com/5Reasons, Prize Picks and All Pro Construction Builders. Advertising Inq...

In the first of a series of episodes evaluating the seasons of Miami Heat players, Kyle Lowry is in the spotlight. How do you balance a strong, if shortened, regular season with the struggles in an injury-plagued postseason? And what does it mean for the future? Sponsored by BettorEdge.com/5Reasons, PrizePicks (five), TherapistPreferred.com (5RSN) and UBreakWheelFix.com Advertising Inquiries: http...

The Miami Heat held their "exit interviews" with the media on Tuesday, and while only Erik Spoelstra and five players spoke, there were enough crumbs to chew on, entering the offseason. Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Brady Hawk were there -- and they're joined by Greg Sylvander to discuss Erik Spoelstra's assertion about Kyle Lowry, Tyler Herro's desire to start, Udonis Haslem...

The Miami Heat beat most expectations this season, but couldn't beat the Boston Celtics in a Game 7 at home, falling late when Jimmy Butler -- brilliant again -- missed a pull-up 3 in transition.    As Erik Spoelstra said, "It ends with a thud."    Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Brady Hawk wrap up the final game from FTX Arena.   Sponsored by PrizePicks.com (five), BettorEdge.com/5Rea...

Now that the Miami Heat have brought the Eastern Conference finals home for a Game 7, how do they properly finish the series? Sure, Jimmy Butler needs to be great again, but what else? Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo examine all the angles, including Kyle Lowry's "comeback," stifling Jayson Tatum and more. Sponsored by BettorEdge.com/5Reasons, PrizePicks.com (five), UBreakWheelFix.com a...

With the season on the line, and his knee still ailing, Jimmy Butler had one of the greatest performances in Miami Heat playoff history, to tie the Eastern Conference Finals at 3-3. His statline (47 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals) only tells some of the story. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Brady Hawk tell the rest. Sponsored by BettorEdge.com/5Reasons, PrizePicks.com (five), All P...

In a looser episode pulled from the Five Reasons YouTube channel, Ethan, Greg, Alex and Brady take viewer questions -- most of which are related to what the Miami Heat can do to win Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and extend their season. Sponsored by UBreakWheelFix.com, BettorEdge.com/5Reasons and PrizePicks.com (five). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Ou...

The Miami Heat still can't shoot straight, and it cost them in Game 5, as they fell behind 3-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals. Jimmy Butler doesn't look like himself; Kyle Lowry was a statistical no-show; and Max Strus and others are still scuffling. How do the Heat get back up? Should Tyler Herro try to play, even if he's not 100% either?   Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex To...

So, how do the Miami Heat recover from what happened in Game 4 in Boston? They do a little of what they've done all season. Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Brady Hawk go over schematic and attitude adjustments for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals, and discuss the health of Jimmy Butler. Sponsored by MarcBrownPa.com (who appears in the Sponsor's Corner), PrizePicks.com and UBreakWhee...

With Ethan Skolnick covering Heat-Celtics at TD Garden for Game 4, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo hop on to talk about the other reasons the Heat got molly-whopped in Boston, including a shockingly bad performance from the starting unit. We also went over some series trends/perspective as well as positive takeaways from bench players before heading back to Miami for a best of 3, with 2 at home.  ...

That one will be remembered. Without Jimmy Butler for the second half, and with PJ Tucker and Kyle Lowry coming off injuries, the Miami Heat somehow weathered a Celtics comeback -- largely due to one of the most impressive performances of Bam Adebayo's career. Now, with the Heat up 2-1 in the Eastern Conference Finals, Ethan Skolnick, Brady Hawk and Greg Sylvander explain how it happened, and...

There's no way around it. Jimmy Butler needs help. He had it in the regular season, but he's not getting it now, especially from the expected bridges to the next Miami Heat era, Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo.  Why? Scheme? Stage? Rotation? And what's the implication for the future? Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander, Alex Toledo and Brady Hawk discuss. Sponsored by PrizePicks.com (five), Bet...

The Boston Celtics dominated the Miami Heat in Game 2 to tie the series 1-1. A collective effort from the Celtics overwhelmed Miami all night.    Greg Sylvander is joined by Bryan Fonseca to react to the Heat loss and discuss what are the real concerns versus what should just be credited to Boston in Game 2.   Sponsored by Prize Picks (FIVE), Water Clean Up of Florida and Therapist Preferred Adver...

Mark Jones, still a part-time South Florida resident who is calling the Eastern Conference Finals between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics for ESPN Radio, joins Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo to discuss: -- Heat-Celtics Game 1 -- What changes for Game 2 -- Why Jimmy Butler and the Heat are underrated nationally -- Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra stories Sponsored by PrizePicks.com (five), TherapistP...

The Miami Heat played a masterful 2nd half to propel them to a 1-0 series lead with a 118-107 victory over the Boston Celtics at FTX Arena. Jimmy Butler led the way with 41 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals, 3 blocks.    Greg Sylvander and Sean Rochester react to Game 1 as they discuss this tale of two halves and what Miami did to seize victory in the 2nd half.   Sponsored by TherapistPrefer...

Two-time champion, and Five Reasons Sports contributor, Norris Cole joins Ethan Skolnick to share Heat-Celtics memories -- including LeBron's celebrated Game 6 in Boston -- and dissect the current Eastern Conference matchup. Plus, he tells the audience which NBA team he liked the least. Was it Boston? Sponsored by PrizePicks.com, MarcBrownPa.com and Energy Cubes. Advertising Inquiries: https:/...

Bye, Bucks. Hello, another Heat vs. Celtics matchup in the Eastern Conference Finals. The entire crew -- Ethan, Alex, Greg and Brady -- explain exactly what Miami will need from all its core players, from Jimmy Butler to Bam Adebayo to Tyler Herro, to advance to the NBA Finals for the 7th time in franchise history. Plus, the X-factors. Sponsored by PrizePicks.com (five), Eric Rubenstein attorney,...

A quintessential Miami Heat performance, led by Erik Spoelstra, but with contributions up and down the rotation, closed out the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 6 of the second round of the 2022 playoffs. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Brady Hawk commemorate a truly connected, spirited performance, which validated many front office decisions and the roles of many on the roster.  Now it's onto th...

Jimmy Butler has been one of the best players in the NBA postseason, and is having one of the best postseasons in Miami Heat history. So why isn't everyone on every NBA show talking about it? Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo put Butler's recent play into perspective, and try to comprehend why only Miami Heat fans are touting it. Also, a look at what the Philadelphia 76ers mig...

The Miami Heat were victorious over the Philadelphia 76ers 120-85 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semi-finals. Jimmy Butler led the way but this was a balanced blowout that saw 7 Heat players score in double figures. Greg Sylvander and Sean Rochester recap all the action from Game 5 and look ahead to Game 6 in Philadelphia.   Sponsored by Prizepicks.com (FIVE), Water CleanUp of Florida and The...

In an episode of #FloorsYours pulled from Five Reasons YouTube channel, Ethan, Alex, Greg and Brady talk through possible changes in the Miami Heat plan and rotation for Game 5, as the series with Philadelphia is tied at 2. (Note: some language) Sponsored by All Pro Construction Builders, UBreakWheelFix.com and PrizePicks.com (five). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Op...