Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

Without Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, PJ Tucker and others -- but with Tyler Herro back -- the Miami Heat crushed the Indiana Pacers with a 3-point onslaught. Spot starter Max Strus and Duncan Robinson combined for 10 threes, and Herro scored 26. Most importantly, the role players continue to show they can be trusted, which will matter when the veterans return. Ethan Skolnick (from the arena) is join...

The shorthanded Miami Heat, playing without most of their projected rotation, allowed the Detroit Pistons to snap a 14-game losing streak Sunday. Some of the key players will be returning soon, but now PJ Tucker is hurt too, and Ethan Skolnick, Brady Hawk and Greg Sylvander think that's trouble. Also, what does it say that Max Strus is stepping up, and Duncan Robinson isn't? Sponsored by E...

This week on Five Reasons You Tube channel, Ethan, Alex, Greg and Gad Cartagena looked at what the role players have done in the absence of the stars, and whether Gabe Vincent, Max Strus and Caleb Martin can squeeze into Erik Spoelstra's playoff rotation. Sponsored by www. EverythingTradeShows.com and www. PrizePicks.com (five). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt...

With Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk at the 5 Reasons Watch Party, (thanks to Quarterdeck Davie), Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo bring on Allana Tachauer to go over the Heat's impressive win on the road without Butler, Adebayo, Herro, Martin, Morris and Oladipo. We go over: -Heat controlling the game, executing their defense, keeping Embiid out of rhythm (thanks to Dewayne Dedmon and PJ Tucker) ...

A heavy strategy episode as Coach Nick of @BBallBreakdown joins Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Brady Hawk to assess the Heat's offense and defense while undermanned -- and what both can be with Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Markieff Morris, Caleb Martin and Victor Oladipo all healthy. Sponsored by Eric Rubenstein attorney (@IWantToBeYourLawyer), Manscaped.com (5RSN) and TherapistPreferred.com (5...

With no Ethan tonight, Greg Sylvander, Alex Toledo and Brady Hawk jump on to talk about the Cleveland winter blues the Cavs gave the Heat in their 104-94 win. We go over: • Our key takeaways from the game  • Tyler Herro's inconsistent December  • Is Cleveland’s matchups with length and size informative of what can give Miami trouble or does Miami at full strength negate these advantages with t...

PJ Tucker recently said that role players need to "fall in love with the struggle." This follows a slew of adversity-related Heat mantras throughout the years. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo use that as a takeoff point, to discuss the good that has come from Miami's injury-related trouble so far this season -- starting with the roles that guys like Max Strus and Caleb M...

... and Kyle Lowry and PJ Tucker were pretty good too. The Miami Heat stunned Giannis and the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks behind huge nights from Caleb Martin, Max Strus and KZ Okpala, pulling away in the fourth quarter. Martin in particular was exceptional in a surprise spot start. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander put a great performance into perspective. Sponsored by BETUS.com and PrizeP...

Bam's out. Jimmy's out again. Morris still isn't back. The Heat are struggling. How do fans survive this stretch? Allana Tachauer from Feel the Heat joins Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo to look at some bright sides, while evaluating how Kyle Lowry is fitting in, what Erik Spoelstra can do differently, and more. Plus, Alex has some stats, kind of. Sponsored by MarcBrownP...

Jimmy Butler returned, but then hurt his tailbone again, as the Miami Heat fell feebly to the Memphis Grizzlies. Ethan Skolnick is joined by Brady Hawk to discuss the Heat's issues, and how they dig out -- especially if Butler will miss more time. Sponsored by Eric Rubenstein (attorney), www. TherapistPreferred.com (5RSN), Biscayne Bay Brewing and Manscaped.com (5RSN). Advertising Inquiries: h...

Bam Adebayo remains out but we expect Jimmy Butler to return from his bruised tailbone injury Monday against Memphis. What does that mean for the Heat? The scoring distribution? The closing lineups? Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo are joined by Brady Hawk, whose appearances are sponsored by Eric Rubenstein, attorney. Episode also sponsored by www. TherapistPreferred.com (5RSN) www....

Well, there's Duncan Robinson. The Miami Heat's struggling shooter paired with a more aggressive Kyle Lowry to pace the team to an impressive win in Indiana. And they had help from Tyler Herro and an energized bench, including rookie Omer Yurtseven. Greg Sylvander had the guts to pick Miami, and he joins Ethan Skolnick, who didn't. Sponsored by ASX Sports (download the app), www. CPT-F...

It was a terrible day for the Miami Heat -- first losing a draft pick due to the NBA's tampering investigation; losing Bam Adebayo for several weeks due to thumb surgery; and then losing by 26 to the Cavaliers.  Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander review a dour day, and how the Heat can get up from here.  Sponsored by MarcBrownPA.com, PrizePicks.com (five) and TherapistPreferred.com (5RSN). Adve...

With Duncan Robinson struggling, and Bam Adebayo inconsistent, some Miami Heat fans on social media seem confused about what their contracts actually impact, when it comes to the Heat's roster construction. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo try to clear all of that up. Sponsored by Eric Rubenstein attorney and TherapistPreferred.com (5RSN).  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircl...

Without Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro, the Heat needed a lot from Bam Adebayo and Duncan Robinson. They didn't get it from Adebayo until down 20, and didn't get it from Robinson at all.   Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo were at the arena, and discuss how Adebayo can dominate earlier, and what to do about Robinson's home shooting woes.   Sponsored by CPT-Florida.com,  www. EverythingTrade...

It's a quarter-season megapod, as Brady Hawk and Gadiel Cartagena (authors of recent pieces on FiveReasonsSports.com) join Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo to break down the Miami Heat's first 20 games (13-7) from a statistical and strategic perspective. Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson, Kyle Lowry and more.  Sponsored by www. PrizePicks.com (five) www....

The Miami Heat squandered a lead in a contentious game in Minnesota, and it raised some questions going forward. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander evaluate whether long, athletic teams will give Miami trouble, and whether the Heat can keep composure better than they did Wednesday night. Also, what's happening with Bam Adebayo for long stretches of games? Sponsored by TherapistPreferred.com (BL...

With Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo at a watch party, Greg Sylvander and Brady Hawk analyze a strange night for the Miami Heat, in which they fell behind early to lowly Detroit, and then stormed back behind Tyler Herro to win. Sponsored by Quarterdeck, CPT-Florida, PrizePicks.com (five) and TherapistPreferred.com (5RSN). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:...

The Miami Heat are 11-6, but the record could be better if they had closed winnable games against the Pacers, Lakers, Clippers and now the Wizards. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander, Alex Toledo and Brady Hawk discuss whether it's more personnel, more strategy, or a bit of both. And whether it's really a concern.  Who should be trusted most late -- Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, Kyle Lowry or Bam...

After another Miami Heat win -- this one without Tyler Herro against Washington -- the hosts (Ethan, Greg, Alex) consider a question: Who in the NBA is playing better on both ends than Jimmy Butler, who had 32 points, 5 assists and 4 steals? It's a short list. Sponsored by Intense Nutrition (in Coral Springs), CPT-Florida.com and PrizePicks.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bra...

Jimmy Butler returned from a 4-game absence, and got enough help from Tyler Herro, Max Strus, Caleb Martin and Gabe Vincent to pull away from the Pelicans in the final three quarters. But the X-factor was Udonis Haslem, who provided plenty of everything in a seven-minute stint. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo were at the arena, and are joined by Greg Sylvander to discuss Butler's brilliance and...

Tyler Herro has been a revelation through 14 games.   It wasn't easy, but Ethan Skolnick, Brady Hawk, Alex Toledo and Greg Sylvander all try to identify the one aspect of his start that has impressed each above all others. From the physical to the mental.   Sponsored by Intense Nutrition,  www. EverythingTradeShows.com ,  www. PrizePicks.com  (five) and Biscayne Bay Brewing company.     Advert...

Without Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, fill-in starter Tyler Herro and the Miami Heat pulled away from the Oklahoma City Thunder to finish their trip at 2-3. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander offer 5 takeaways from the 5-game trip, including Herro's continued ascent, the issues without Jimmy Butler, Duncan Robinson's mild breakout and more. Sponsored by Intense Nutrition (Coral Springs), CP...

Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo welcome Brady Hawk back onto the show to talk about the impressive Heat victory over the Jazz in Utah without their best player. In a game that wasn't very close until the Jazz put together a strong comeback effort at the end (111-105 final), we saw/discussed multiple aspects, including:   -Lowry/Herro completely outplaying Conley/Mitchell -PJ Tucker's impact...

On a night where LeBron James didn't play but Udonis Haslem and Omer Yurtseven did, where Jimmy Butler went out in the 2nd quarter due to a sprained ankle and another late night without Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander, Alex Toledo brings on two of the best  Heat writers around, Brady Hawk and Marco Romo, to talk about the debacle that was Heat-Lakers (117-120 loss in OT). We went through the...