Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

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Miami Heat: Jimmy Butler leads D vs. Blazers (+ Oladipo update) Apr 12, 2021

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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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Miami Heat: Oladipo Injured as Heat Beat LeBron-Less Lakers Apr 09, 2021

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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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Miami Heat: Corner 3s Lead Grizzlies; Where did Goran Go? Apr 07, 2021

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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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Miami Heat: The New Defensive Playbook Deep Dive Apr 06, 2021

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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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Miami Heat: Early Reviews on Victor Oladipo Apr 05, 2021

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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 Uneven, but Miami Heat Teammates Come Through Apr 02, 2021

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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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Miami Heat: Clamping Pacers prior to Oladipo debut Apr 01, 2021

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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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Miami Heat: Good Signs from Stars and Shooters Mar 30, 2021

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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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Miami Heat: Butler, Bam Bully Knicks, with Oladipo Waiting Mar 30, 2021

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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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Miami Heat: LaMarcus Aldridge flakes; when's losing streak stop? Mar 29, 2021

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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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