Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

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Bonus: Full Court Press on NBA, episode 1 (Steph, Bam, Lakers, more) Apr 25, 2021

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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

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Miami Heat: Awful Loss in Atlanta Apr 24, 2021

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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.

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Miami Heat/NBA: Howard Beck on Heat chances in East (plus Value Plays) Apr 23, 2021

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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.

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Miami Heat: Tyler Herro Shines in Decisive Win over Spurs Apr 22, 2021

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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.

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Miami Heat: After win vs. Rockets, Herro or Nunn? Apr 20, 2021

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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.

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Miami Heat: Bam Beats Nets at the Buzzer Apr 18, 2021

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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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Miami Heat: "Something's Missing" after Embarrassing Loss to Wolves Apr 17, 2021

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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.
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Miami Heat: Imperfect Storm of a Season Apr 15, 2021

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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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Suns Crush Cold-Shooting Miami Heat as Butler hurt: 5 Concerns Apr 14, 2021

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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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Victor Oladipo's Pacers Backstory... and how it affects Miami Heat Apr 13, 2021

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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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