Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

What a statline for Kel'el Ware, with 14 points, 11 rebounds, seven blocks and five steals. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander went live to discuss Ware's development and what it will mean against better teams than the Nets.Sponsors:• Real Merchant Services• C-ArmAndStaffing.com• InsuranceByLinnette.com• PrizePicks.com (https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/FIVE)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking)Our Sponsors:* Check out Cigars International and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With 20 games left, the Miami Heat are positioned to win a few more games than last season, and maybe finish higher. Is that enough to consider this season a success, in the greater context? Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo try to set the bar.Sponsors:• Water Clean Up of Florida• PrizePicks.com (https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/FIVE)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking)Our Sponsors:* Check out Cigars International and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Miami Heat say they want to compete, and they're not a play-in team. Well, here's their chance to prove it. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk set up the last 20 games, and what the Heat need to do to erase a stigma.Sponsors:• Mold Corp Environmental• PrizePicks.com (https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/FIVE)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking)Our Sponsors:* Check out Cigars International and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bam Adebayo led the way with 23 points, 9 rebounds and a career high 6 steals as Miami got a 124-98 victory over the Brooklyn Nets at the Kasaya Center. Greg Sylvander & Digital Adel recap the action.Sponsors:• C-ArmAndStaffing.com• InsuranceByLinnette.com• PrizePicks.com (https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/FIVE)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking)Our Sponsors:* Check out Cigars International and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Erik Spoelstra has tested Kel'el Ware all season, but now Ware seems to have earned more trust, as evidenced by him closing against Houston. Will the trend continue? Ethan Skolnick and Eternal discuss "Ware" this goes.Sponsors:• EricRubenstein.com• PrizePicks.com (https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/FIVE)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking)Our Sponsors:* Check out Cigars International and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the latest episode of FIVE on IT, an around-the-NBA podcast with Ethan Skolnick and Bryan Fonseca, the topics are the Heat, Celtics, Bucks, Nuggets and tanking teams. This was recorded prior to Monday's play.Sponsors:• PrizePicks.com (https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/FIVE)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking)Our Sponsors:* Check out Cigars International and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As the Miami Heat scramble to get out of the play-in seeding, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro are in central roles. Again. Where does that leave Norman Powell upon his return? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk discuss what's old being new again.Sponsors:• Mold Corp Environmental• PrizePicks.com (https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/FIVE)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking)Our Sponsors:* Check out Cigars International and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Greg and Digital Adel go LIVE to go over an impressive home win over the Houston Rockets.Sponsors:• C-ArmAndStaffing.com• InsuranceByLinnette.com• PrizePicks.com (https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/FIVE)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking)Our Sponsors:* Check out Cigars International and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Miami Heat announced that All Star Norm Powell is out week to week with a groin strain. This puts immense pressure on the HEAT during a difficult stretch of the schedule. Greg Sylvander & Brady Hawk discuss the implications of the Powell injury and how the Heat can manage (or not) without Norm in the lineup.Sponsors:• Water Cleanup of Florida (WCUFL.com) • PrizePicks.com (https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/FIVE)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking)Our Sponsors:* Check out Cigars International and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Alex and Digital Adel go LIVE to discuss another crunchtime loss for the Miami Heat, this time against the Philadelphia 76ers, led by big games from Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid.Sponsors:• C-ArmAndStaffing.com• InsuranceByLinnette.com• PrizePicks.com (https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/FIVE)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking)Our Sponsors:* Check out Cigars International and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Miami Heat are playing many fewer "clutch" games this season, but they're not faring much better in them than they did last season. One player in particular, who was reliable in those settings in the past, has slipped. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss how to fix it.Sponsors:• Water Cleanup of Florida (WCUFL.com) • PrizePicks.com (https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/FIVE)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking)Our Sponsors:* Check out Cigars International and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Prior to the Miami Heat facing the Philadelphia 76ers, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo bring back a near decade-long tradition. They ask whether, if you're the Miami Heat, you'd rather be the Sixers? (H/T Jorge Sedano)Sponsors: • EricRubenstein.com• PrizePicks.com (https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/FIVE)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking)Our Sponsors:* Check out Cigars International and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It was a deflating performance for the Heat in Milwaukee, as they blew a fourth quarter lead because they couldn't control Kevin Porter Jr. and Ryan Rollins. Ethan and Brady went live, after the Heat squandered another opportunity to beat a team without its superstar.Sponsors:• C-ArmAndStaffing.com• InsuranceByLinnette.com• PrizePicks.com (https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/FIVE)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking)Our Sponsors:* Check out Cigars International and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat two-way player Jahmir Young joins the show for the latest episode of Two-Way Talk to discuss his experience at All-Star Weekend and in the Rising Stars game. Afterwards, Ethan is joined by Miami Heat Executive VP and Chief Marketing Officer Michael McCullough to talk about the upcoming Family Festival this weekend.Sponsors:• Water Clean Up of Florida (WCUFL.com)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking)Our Sponsors:* Check out Cigars International and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It appears that the Miami Heat are likely to make at least the play-in, with a chance to get in the playoffs. Or, with a good run, they could make the playoffs outright. With that in mind, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss which matchup (Detroit, New York, Boston, Cleveland) would be most, and least, daunting.Sponsors:• PrizePicks.com (https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/FIVE)• MoldCorpEnvironmental.comFollow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking)Our Sponsors:* Check out Cigars International and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Greg and Digital Adel go LIVE to discuss a successful back-to-back set for the Heat, this time in a win over the depleted Memphis Grizzlies.Sponsors:• C-ArmAndStaffing.com• InsuranceByLinnette.comFollow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking)Our Sponsors:* Check out Cigars International and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tyler Herro was back and efficient, and Erik Spoelstra unveiled some intriguing rotations in a rout of the Hawks. Ethan, Alex and Brady went live.Sponsors:• C-ArmAndStaffing.com• InsuranceByLinnette.comFollow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking)Our Sponsors:* Check out Cigars International and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Miami Heat, with Tyler Herro returning, are fully healthy, and they have a weak schedule upcoming, filled with tanking teams. They say they want to compete? So do it now. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander set the bar for the final 26 games.Sponsors:• Water Clean Up of Florida (WCUFL.com)• EveryPlate.com/podcast (code: EVERYPLATE299)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking)Our Sponsors:* Check out Cigars International and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Miami Heat have developed plenty of 3-and-D projects over the years, and apparently Myron Gardner is the latest. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss Gardner getting a standard contract.Sponsors:• PrizePicks.com (https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/FIVE)• EveryPlate.com/podcast (code: EVERYPLATE299)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking)Our Sponsors:* Check out Cigars International and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

*Recorded on 2/17, (before Myron Gardner received his standard contract)*The Heat have had success with buyout signings in the past, veterans like Kevin Love and Alonzo Mourning, to name a couple. But does it make sense this season? The Miami Herald says they are leaning against it. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss whether anyone would be worth it.Sponsors:• PrizePicks.com (https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/FIVE)• Water Cleanup of Florida (WCUFL.com)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking)Our Sponsors:* Check out Cigars International and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy