Ethan Skolnick hosts a daily insider Miami Heat/NBA podcast — named “best sports podcast of 2020 by Miami New Times — with Alex Toledo, Greg Sylvander and prominent player, media and front office guests. Flagship of @5ReasonsSports network at FiveReasonsSports.com. Also on Dash Radio’s Nothin But Net channel daily at 7pm.
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.
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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?
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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.
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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 with Miami?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Time to dig into the Miami Heat defense.
Brady Hawk, who wrote a piece on it for FiveReasonsSports.com, joins Alex Toledo and Ethan Skolnick to explore Erik Spoelstra's latest shift in defensive strategy, the way all the players fit and whether it's enough to challenge the Brooklyn Nets.
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Victor Oladipo has been really good on defense, and not as good on offense, in his first two games with the Miami Heat.
What level can he reach on both ends?
And what will that be worth in the offseason, especially in light of lingering quad issues?
Ethan, Alex and Greg discuss.
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Victor Oladipo struggled at times with foul trouble and play familiarity, but his teammates picked him up in a win against the Golden State Warriors.
Ethan and Alex, at the arena, bring in Greg to talk about the fit in Dipo's first game, and also about the play of Duncan Robinson, Tyler Herro, Andre Iguodala and others. What will the rotations look like from here? What's the upside?
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The Miami Heat still didn't have Victor Oladipo. and still didn't have much of an offense, but throttled the Pacers down the stretch to win a second straight.
How elite can the Heat's defense be now?
And which guard will benefit most from Oladipo's insertion into the lineup?
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The Miami Heat have won just one of their last 7, but there have been better signs lately, starting with the stars Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo being more forceful, and the shooters like Duncan Robinson and Tyler Herro snapping out of slumps.
Ethan, Greg and Alex discuss what it means for the stretch run.
Bonus: A Value Plays segment with Eric Brown (FiveReasonsRealtor.com) and Ethan.
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The Miami Heat still didn't have Victor Oladipo, but Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo got them out of the mud against the New York Knicks to end a 6-game losing streak.
Ariel Attias and Ricky J Marc join Ethan Skolnick to discuss what went right... and what Oladipo might help go better.
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The last piece to the Heat's in-season acquisition puzzle isn't coming, as LaMarcus Aldridge reversed course and signed with the Brooklyn Nets.
Who can the Heat sign now? Do they need anyone?
When does the losing streak (now six) end?
Also: Grades on coach Erik Spoelstra with the stretch run to come.
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