Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

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Miami Heat: Observations on close win over Orlando Magic Mar 05, 2020

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Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo come on to discuss a crunch-time win for the Heat, in which Duncan Robinson sank 9 threes, but also in which the Heat allowed for 50% shooting from the field and 40% from three from the Magic, a bottom-ranked offense in the league. Is this just more of the same from the Heat at home? We also go over the team's crunch-time offense as well as a couple of different lineups.

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The Miami Heat Still Haven't Lost to the Milwaukee Bucks Mar 03, 2020

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After a rousing home win against the reigning MVP and league-best Milwaukee Bucks, Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo come on to discuss what went right for them in the game, specifically the defensive effort. Also, how viable would a [likely] second round Bucks matchup be for the Heat?

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Giannis 2021? Do the Miami Heat have a chance? Mar 02, 2020

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With Giannis in town with the rolling Milwaukee Bucks, Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney ponder three questions:

1. Would Giannis leave Milwaukee?

2. Are the Heat a serious threat to get him?

3. Should they keep cap space available to make sure they have a shot?

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Miami Heat: Getting back to winning games + more Winslow Info Mar 02, 2020

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Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo hop on to discuss the Heat getting their act together over the weekend, as they defeated the Dallas Mavericks and the Brooklyn Nets. We talk about what set their effort apart in these games compared to the recent stretch of bad losses.

Then, Ethan gets into some more information he heard on what went down with Justise Winslow towards the end of his time in Miami.

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Miami Heat rotation nuggets with @SimonSperling Feb 28, 2020

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Alex Toledo joins Ethan J. Skolnick again, but this time they bring in some help from way Down Under:

Simon Smith (@SimonSperling) of Hoops Habit stops by from Australia, to provide some statistical context to the Miami Heat's struggles down the stretch. A deeper look at what's happening with Goran Dragic, Jimmy Butler and others. Plus, putting Bam Adebayo's progress in perspective.

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Rock Bottom? Miami Heat Fall to No-Name Wolves Feb 27, 2020

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Another big lead? Another awful loss, this one at home to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

What's wrong with the Miami Heat? And who exactly was on the floor for Minnesota, other than D'Angelo Russell?

Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo assess the damage.

And we introduce our "You Have the Floor" segment with some instant Facebook comment reaction.

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Miami Heat blow lead in Cleveland: Who's Playable? Feb 25, 2020

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Well, that was a disaster. The Miami Heat lose again on the road, this time to the worst team in the NBA, the Cleveland Cavaliers.

And just about everyone was at fault.

Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney record as soon as the final buzzer sounds, to assess the Heat's closing options, and why this keeps happening. Also, they read your tweets.

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Miami Heat: The Role Player Fits Feb 24, 2020

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Now that the Miami Heat have had a few games with Jae Crowder and Andre Iguodala, how do they fit?

Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo ponder that question, while also assessing Crowder's future following his fast Heat start. Would you keep him over Goran Dragic, Derrick Jones Jr or Meyers Leonard after the season? Is DJJ now the odd man out of the rotation with everyone healthy, especially once Jimmy Butler (personal reasons) is back? Bonus: Some exclusive sound from DJJ about the dunk contest.

"I won." (OK, there's more than that.)

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Is it Time to Sound the Alarm? + Heading into Dwyane's weekend Feb 21, 2020

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Ethan J. Skolnick, Alphonse Sidney and Alex Toledo come on to talk about what happened at the 5 Reasons Watch Party (and in Atlanta) last night. The Watch Party record is now at 3-2 for the season.

Is it time to sound the alarm given what we know about this team's issues? What are the problems with the Heat's defensive personnel? What are their best paths to finding enough two-way balance in their rotation?

Afterwards, we touch on Dwyane Wade and what he's meant to all of us headed into his big three-day weekend of ceremonies, including his jersey retirement on Saturday night vs. the Cavs.

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Miami Heat's 2nd half schedule... & Vinnie Goodwill on Jimmy Butler Feb 20, 2020

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A double episode to set up the post-All-Star break portion of the Miami Heat season.

First, Ethan J. Skolnick, Nekias Duncan and Alex Toledo look at the Heat's schedule, and whether the Heat can chase down the Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics.

Then, Vinnie Goodwill of Yahoo Sports joins Ethan for a look at how Jimmy Butler has fit with the Heat.

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