Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

Heat-Sixers Game 3: Clanking in a Clunker in Philly

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, the lineups or just a little bit of luck.

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Miami Heat: Norris Cole on Heat-Sixers

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. 

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Miami Heat: Exposing the Sixers’ Bad Process in Game 2

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.

 

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Miami Heat: Erik Spoelstra’s Playoff Challenges

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.

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Herro, Bam, Miami Heat handle Harden and Sixers in Game 1

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 they discuss Herro outplaying Harden, the rotation decisions that had Victor Oladipo ahead of Duncan Robinson, and more.

 

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Miami Heat vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Preview with Ky Carlin

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?

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Miami Heat: Bring on the Sixers

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.

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Heat in 5 as Oladipo sparks clincher

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.

 

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Miami Heat: ”Starting 9” looking ahead to Game 5

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.

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Miami Heat: Butler leads bully ball Game 4 win

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.

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Miami Heat: Late game issues in Game 3 loss

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? 

 

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Miami Heat: Time for Bam and Tyler?

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.

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Miami Heat: The Jimmy Butler Show as Heat take commanding 2-0 series lead

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.

 

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Can Miami Heat continue to stifle Trae Young? (Norris Cole guest)

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.

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First Round Game 1: Robinson Scorches Hawks as Miami Heat Roll

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.

 

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