Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

The Heat continue their cold shooting in a 116-108 loss in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference Semi-finals series with the Sixers. Jimmy Butler came up big with 40 points, but the Heat have yet to find an answer for Joel Embiid. Greg, Brady and Ethan (for a bit) breakdown Game 4 and discuss what adjustments could be made for Game 5.    Sponsored by: Therapist Preferred, Manscaped, Water Cleanup of...

Joel Embiid returned for the Philadelphia 76ers, and Kyle Lowry returned for the Miami Heat, but the Heat's offense disappeared in a Game 3 loss. Jimmy Butler found his game in the third quarter, but no one provided any support, with his teammates making just 15 of 55 shots. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Brady Hawk discuss the defeat, and whether it was related to attitude, the additions,...

Former Miami Heat point guard Norris Cole joined Five on the Floor again, this time to discuss the Heat's series against the 76ers, which is 2-0 Miami as it heads to Philadelphia. Cole, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss offensive and defensive adjustments, and similarities to Cole's time with the Heat. And Norris speaks just a little French.  Sponsored by WaterCleanup of Florida, Priz...

The Miami Heat take a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Philadelphia 76ers with a 119-103 victory. Greg and Alex recap the victory, discuss the impact of Oladipo & if any adjustments may be coming for Game 3.   Water CleanUp of Florida, PrizePicks (FIVE), Eric Rubenstein Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In an off day edition of Five on the Floor, Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo evaluate Erik Spoelstra's growth as a coach, and reveal the greatest challenges he will face -- inside and outside his team -- during the rest of the Miami Heat's playoff run. Sponsored by CPT-Florida.com, UBreakWheelFix.com and PrizePicks.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priva...

With Joel Embiid out, and James Harden scuffling, the Miami Heat rolled in the second half to take a 1-0 lead over the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round.  Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo, after quiet offensive series against the Atlanta Hawks, were the catalysts -- but Miami also got a strong night from PJ Tucker. Ethan Skolnick (at FTX Arena) is joined by Greg Sylvander and Sean Rochester, as th...

Ky Carlin of Sixers Wire joins Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander to preview a second round series between the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers that will begin without Joel Embiid or Kyle Lowry. Do the 76ers have a shot? And what's James Harden's future? Sponsored by Water Cleanup of Florida, PrizePicks.com (five) and TherapistPreferred.com (5RSN). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle....

The second round is set. Heat-Sixers. Embiid-Adebayo. Harden-Butler. Process-Culture. Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Brady Hawk give you a primer, and some predictions. Sponsored by UBreakWheelFix.com, All Pro Construction Builders, PrizePicks.com (five) and TherapistPreferred.com (5RSN). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Miami Heat eliminated the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals 4-1 with a 97-94 victory in Game 5. Victor Oladipo started in place of Jimmy Butler and sparked the victory with his impressive play.  Jonathan Ramlakan joins Greg Sylvander to break down all the action. They also discuss the things in this series they think are informative as we look ahead to the next round.   Spo...

In an episode of "Starting 9" from the Five Reasons Sports YouTube channel, host Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander take viewer questions and debate rotation, Victor Oladipo and other topics in advance of the Miami Heat's Game 5 of the first round against the Atlanta Hawks. The Heat lead 3-1. Sponsored by PrizePicks.com and All Pro Construction Builders. Advertising Inquiries: https://r...

The Miami Heat played without Kyle Lowry, but still dominated the Atlanta Hawks behind Jimmy Butler, PJ Tucker and a surprise stint from Victor Oladipo to take a 3-1 lead in the first round.  Ethan Skolnick, Brady Hawk and Alex Toledo discuss what worked, and what will need to get better in the next round. Sponsored by Quarterdeck restaurants, Eric Rubenstein attorney, PrizePicks.com (five) and Th...

The Miami Heat squandered a late lead to the Atlanta Hawks, as Jimmy Butler missed two contested jumpers, and now are ahead 2-1 in the first round.   What happened at the end? And what happens if Kyle Lowry (hamstring) can't play Game 4 on Sunday?    Sponsored by CPT-Florida.com, UBreakWheelFix.com and Eric Rubenstein attorney. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-...

The Miami Heat are off to a rolling start in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs without getting much offensively from Bam Adebayo or Tyler Herro. That seems like a good thing, but is it a concern for either? And are we too quick to try to transition this from Jimmy Butler's team? Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss. Sponsored by UBreakWheelFix.com, TherapistPreferred.com and PrizePick...

Jimmy Butler scored a playoff career high 45 points to lead the Miami Heat to a 115-105 victory in Game 2 vs Atlanta. Greg & Sean Rochester recap the game and discuss the HEAT’s position heading into Game 3.   Sponsored by PrizePicks (FIVE), MarcBrownPA.com & Water Clean Up of Florida Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Two-time NBA champion Norris Cole joins Five on the Floor to discuss the Miami Heat's Game 1 win against the Atlanta Hawks, and what adjustments the Hawks might make to free Trae Young. Also, stories from the Big 3 days, and a discussion of Bam Adebayo's snub for Defensive Player of the Year. Sponsored by PrizePicks.com and WaterCleanupFlorida.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.c...

The playoffs opened with the Miami Heat clicking on both ends, routing the Atlanta Hawks, 115-91. Duncan Robinson led with 27 points, and Jimmy Butler, PJ Tucker and Gabe Vincent all made significant contributions.   Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Brady Hawk were at FTX Arena, and they evaluate all parts of the Heat's strong performance.   Sponsored by UBreakWheelFix.com, All Pro Construction...

The Miami Heat finally found out their first round opponent, as the Atlanta Hawks beat Cleveland on the road to earn the 8th seed. Greg, Alex & Brady get you set for Hawks vs HEAT with a quick primer on the series matchup and then a focus on Sunday’s Game 1.   Episode sponsored by TherapistPreferred.com, Manscaped, Water Clean Up of Florida & PrizePicks (FIVE). Advertising Inquiries: https...

In a special episode of Floors Yours, Ethan, Alex, Greg and Brady are joined by Alphonse Sidney, Tiffany Meeks and Giancarlo Navas of Miami Heat Beat. They debate 10 topics chosen by Ethan and Greg -- everything from whether fans want to win or want to be right, to what opponent the Heat should want in the first round, to the most annoying fan bases.  No sponsors. Proceeds from this episode went t...

The Miami Heat are "White Hot" again for the playoffs, and executive VP rejoins Five on the Floor to discuss the campaign -- its origins and the plan -- with Ethan Skolnick. What can fans expect? What role can they play, for home postseason games? Sponsored by City Cigar Lounge. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Royal Shepherd, the host of PostUp5R, joins Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Greg Sylvander to debate five common narratives about the Miami Heat, including those about players Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro. Warning: this one is a little PG-13 (and not for Paul George). Sponsored by Water Cleanup of Florida, UBreakWheelFix, PrizePicks and Therapist Preferred. Advertising Inquiries: http...

The Brooklyn Nets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in the opening play-in game, meaning they will not face the Miami Heat in the first round. So it looks like the Heat's plan -- get the top seed you can -- played out perfectly, with Brooklyn, Boston and Milwaukee in the opposite bracket. Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Greg Sylvander discuss how expectations have changed, as the East now very much...

With the top-seeded Miami Heat waiting on their first round playoff opponent, Ethan, Alex and Greg considered which member of the organization has the most at stake, in terms of his legacy with the organization and in the league. Jimmy Butler? Bam Adebayo? Erik Spoelstra?  Someone else? Sponsored by All Pro Construction Builders, UBreakWheelFix.com and PrizePicks.com (five). Advertising Inquiries:...

The Miami Heat lost their final game of the regular season, but it was still a good day. First, the East bracket set up about as well as Miami could have hoped. And then, Victor Oladipo scored 40 to show he will be ready if needed in the postseason. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Brady Hawk discuss the path to the Finals, and whether Oladipo could play a role. Plus, an update on Bam Adebayo&#3...

In an episode of Starting 9 pulled from the Five Reasons YouTube channel, Ethan Skolnick takes viewer questions about the Miami Heat. (Disclaimer: this was recorded Wednesday, prior to the Heat locking up the No. 1 seed). Sponsored by PrizePicks.com and UBreakWheelFix.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With two regular season games remaining, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo name their five myths the Miami Heat have already proven wrong -- related to Tyler Herro, Jimmy Butler and others. Sponsored by CPT-Florida.com, PrizePicks.com and TherapistPreferred.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy