Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

Kendrick Nunn, one of the success stories of this Miami Heat season, visits with Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Brady Hawk to discuss his sophomore NBA campaign, the ups and downs of his Heat tenure, his goals, Jimmy Butler's trash talking, Bam Adebayo's DPOY case and his initiative for single fathers in Chicago. Sponsored by CPT-Florida.com, EverythingTradeShows.com and Miami Grill. Adve...

Amid a difficult season, the Miami Heat appear to have things rolling at the right time.  Even without Jimmy Butler (eye) in the second half, the Heat ran past the Boston Celtics, sweeping a two-game miniseries and clinching the playoffs. Now the only question is seeding. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo discuss what's going right, and put the Pat Riley playoff run in perspective...

After taking just one shot in the first half, but dominating in every other area, Jimmy Butler got his scoring going in the second half as the Miami Heat survived a Boston Celtics comeback.  Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander evaluate the 130-124 win from all angles, and look ahead to the critical rematch on Tuesday night. Sponsored by Miami Grill, MarcBrownPa.com and TherapistPreferred.com (5Reaso...

For one of the few times this season, Tyler Herro and Goran Dragic clicked off the bench and that, with a strong return from Jimmy Butler, was enough to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ethan, Alex and Greg each identify their biggest takeaway from the victory, and then look ahead to the huge back-to-back set against the Boston Celtics. Sponsored by PrizePicks.com (five), Manscaped.com (5RSN) and...

Could it really happen? The NBA Finalist Miami Heat.... in the Play-In? Yes it could, so Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Marco Romo evaluate whether the Heat can avoid it, and what happens if they fall into it. One of the three hosts is especially pessimistic. Sponsored by PrizePicks.com (five), TherapistPreferred.com (5Reasons) and MarcBrownPa.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bran...

After Bam Adebayo had an off night, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander try to answer some of the critics on social media, by comparing the Miami Heat center to other max level players in the league.   Is the criticism unfair? Where does Bam really rank? And how can he take the next step?   Sponsored by Miami Grill, F45 Cooper City and Manscaped.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brand...

With Ethan Skolnick at the game tonight as a fan, that means it's Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo postgame to recap what ended up being an ugly loss for the Heat with no Jimmy Butler. We talk about Bam's shot attempts, the lack of offense in general, and how Luka and Tim Hardaway Jr.'s shotmaking left the Heat defense in shambles. Then we get to standings talk to close out the episode....

The Miami Heat turned in one of their better performances of the season, with big contributions from starters and also reserves Goran Dragic and Dewayne Dedmon in a critical victory against the Charlotte Hornets. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo break it down, and discuss what happens to Tyler Herro when he's healthy. Sponsored by Seltzer Mayberg law firm, Miami Grill and Biscayn...

Duncan Robinson and Kendrick Nunn carried the Miami Heat to a win against lowly Cleveland on Saturday night, which raised a question: Where do they rank among the Miami Heat's all-time undrafted finds? Ethan, Alex and Greg create the all-time teams. Sponsored by PrizePicks.com (five), Manscaped.com (5RSN) and F45 Cooper City. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Ou...

Just as the game looked like it was getting away, Jimmy Butler and Dewayne Dedmon propelled a 15-0 run to get a sweep of the season series. It was also a strong game for Kendrick Nunn. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss that, as well as the possibility that Victor Oladipo doesn't return this season. Sponsored by Miami Grill, PrizePicks.com (five) and Marc Brown P.A.  Advertising Inquiries:...

With no Ethan Skolnick tonight, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo jump on to talk about the Heat giving away another game they should gave won, despite being depleted. We talk about what happened down the stretch as well as Trevor Ariza's performance and his offseason outlook with the Heat. Sponsors: Biscayne Bay Brewing, Seltzer Mayberg law firm (OneCallLegal.com) Advertising Inquiries: https://...

Goran Dragic has been a fan favorite, rightly so, but he has seemed to struggle more this season.  Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo examine his play, aesthetically and statistically, and find that the eye test and the stat sheet don't necessarily align. Also, a sort-of update on Victor Oladipo... and a check on the Heat's (gulp) play-in possibilities. Should the Heat fear the...

In the first episode of Full Court Press on Five Reasons YouTube channel, Gad, Marco and Ariel discuss: MVP (Steph?!) - DPOY?! - Current Finals picks in each conference - Gad’s random stats guessing game - 1 Thing we all like from around the league - Culture Corner segment Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Just when you thought the Heat were starting to roll, they got smashed by the Trae Young-loss Hawks in a game Miami had to have. What does it say that they can't summon consistent effort? And what will this mean in the standings? Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo survey the damage. Sponsored by BstEvr.com and PrizePicks.com (five) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-...

Howard Beck of Sports Illustrated joins Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander to discuss: -- If the Nets can pull it together after so little time together? -- Does Giannis or Embiid have the better supporting cast? -- Do the Heat have a shot? Plus, Eric Brown (FiveReasonsRealtor.com) joins Ethan for Value Plays, with a series of tough Heat questions. Sponsored by F45 Cooper City and Miami Grill. Adve...

With Ethan Skolnick out of the fold tonight, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo jump on to talk about the Heat's 107-87 win over the San Antonio Spurs. We talked about Bam and Tyler's performances, the team's dominant defensive game, with the zone being back, and looking forward with some standings & matchup talk.   Sponsored by: TherapistPreferred.com, Manscaped.com  Advertising Inqui...

The shorthanded Miami Heat pulled away from the woeful Houston Rockets on Monday night, largely behind the play of Kendrick Nunn. That triggered a debate between Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo. When Victor Oladipo returns, should Nunn get minutes ahead of the struggling Tyler Herro? Plus, a look at the standings, and the playoff possibilities. Sponsored by TherapistPreferred.com, P...

Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo hop on from American Airlines Arena to talk about Bam's moment, taking out the Brooklyn Nets with a game winner at the buzzer. We also get into Dewayne Dedmon's big game, Spo's lineup decisions down the stretch & Victor Oladipo potentially being back for the Playoffs.   Sponsors: Marc Brown, BstEvr.com, PrizePicks.com, Biscayne Bay Brewing Advertis...

This might have been the worst loss yet. The Miami Heat wasted a sublime box score from Jimmy Butler, and a strong offensive game from Trevor Ariza, to lose to the worst-in-the-West Timberwolves.   What's with Tyler Herro? And where did Miami's magic go?   Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander host.   Sponsored by Miami Grill, PrizePicks.com (five) and Biscayne Bay Brewing. Advertising Inquiri...

After the Miami Heat were thrashed again, this time in Denver, Ariel Attias and Alex Toledo join Ethan Skolnick to assess the damage... and whether the Heat are any better than mediocre at this stage. Also, a Value Plays segment with Eric Brown (FiveReasonsRealtor.com); what's been the biggest difference between this season and last? Sponsored by BstEvr.com and Seltzer Mayberg law firm (OneCal...

The Miami Heat started fast in Phoenix, then fell apart against the Suns as no one could make a three, and Bam Adebayo refused to shoot.  Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander identify five concerns, one of which is Jimmy Butler's ankle entering a tough matchup in Denver. Then Heat VP Michael McCullough joins again to discuss the Heat's changing plans for fans at the arena. Sponsored by Chase...

As Victor Oladipo meets with specialists and decides how to manage his knee/quad injury -- with the rest of his first Miami Heat season at stake -- Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo welcome back Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files to discuss how Oladipo initially handled the injury in Indiana with the Pacers. They dig into his influences and aspirations. How is this likely to play out wi...

The Miami Heat started the road trip right, as Jimmy Butler led a dominant defensive effort in a 106-98 win at Portland. Ethan, Alex and Greg talk about what went right on that end, and Tyler Herro's strong game on the other.  Plus, the latest on Victor Oladipo. Sponsored by Manscaped.com (5RSN) and BstEvr.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redc...

The Miami Heat trudged to a win against the shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers, who were without LeBron James and Anthony Davis, but the story was the injury to Victor Oladipo just as he seemed to be getting some rhythm. Ethan, Alex and Greg discuss the implications, if it's a short or long term situation. And might we now see some of Kendrick Nunn. Sponsored by Chase Signs & Graphics, and Mia...

A disappointing home loss to Memphis leads to a couple of questions: -- Was the Miami Heat defense designed to give up so many corner 3s? -- When is the explosive Goran Dragic coming back, or should Miami rest him more prior to the playoffs? Ethan and Alex host. Sponsored by BstEvr.com and Seltzer Mayberg law firm (OneCallLegal.com) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt...