Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

(We're sorry for the audio issues in the 2nd half of the show, they were beyond our control).The Miami Heat have struggled with one thing more than anything else this season -- defensive rebounding. How do they deal with it, if the answer isn't on the current roster? And should they take a big swing? Ethan Skolnick discusses the options with Greg Sylvander.Sponsors:• 305800PAIN.com• PrizePicks.com (FIVE)Join 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)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-hawkOur Sponsors:* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Miami Heat couldn't grab a defensive rebound, or stop Karl Anthony-Towns or even Landry Shamet, and they paid the price in a 140-132 loss in New York. Ethan, Alex and Brady went live after the game.Sponsors:• C-ArmAndStaffing.com• InsuranceByLinnette.comJoin 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)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-hawkOur Sponsors:* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ethan and Alex discuss what's been an up-and-down season for the recently-extended Jović.Sponsors:• PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE)• RealEstateShoppeFL.comJoin 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)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-hawkOur Sponsors:* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Heat were plagued by 21 turnovers and several players were inefficient and lackadaisical in tonight’s 130-116 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Kasaya Center. Greg Sylvander & Major Passons recap the embarrassing showing from Miami.Sponsors:• PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE)• 305800PAIN.comJoin 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)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-hawkOur Sponsors:* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The main veteran piece acquired for Jimmy Butler -- Andrew Wiggins -- have found his fit and his smile to start this season. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk look at how he's acclimating on and off the court, especially in the clutch.Sponsors:• PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE)• 305800PAIN.comJoin 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)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-hawkOur Sponsors:* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the latest episode of the all-South Florida sports show "305 Guys," Ethan Skolnick and Alex Donno discuss the state of the Miami Heat, which is a lot stronger than it seemed prior to the season.Sponsors:• PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE)Join 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)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-hawkOur Sponsors:* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Miami Heat found a way to impress us again this season. With 0.4 seconds left, Erik Spoelstra drew up a stellar final play and the players executed to perfection and ultimately freed up Andrew Wiggins for a dunk as time expired. The Heat won in overtime 140-138 on what proved to be the most thrilling game of this young season. Greg Sylvander & Digital Adel recap the action and reiterate how fun tonight’s game was.Sponsors:• Mobile C-Arm & Staffing• InsuranceByLinnette.comJoin 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)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-hawkOur Sponsors:* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Miami Heat have a good problem: a lot of their role players are playing well. That makes it difficult to decide who will sit when Tyler Herro is back. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo go through the options. Could Erik Spoelstra play 11? And if not, who will need to wait for a turn?Sponsors:• RealEstateShoppeFL.com• PrizePicks.com (FIVE)Join 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)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-hawkOur Sponsors:* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Things were looking bleak in the middle of last season for the Miami Heat. Jimmy Butler was pouting, pushing the team into a corner. But it seems like they've come out of it OK. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander look at all the moves since last February, and how they're playing into the current success.• PrizePicks.com (FIVE)• CashAPP (Code: SECURE10) #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct Deposit, Overdraft Coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.Join 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)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-hawkOur Sponsors:* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nikola Jović finished with 29 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists in his best performance in a Heat uniform to date. Despite uneven shooting from three and rebounding concerns, Miami found a way to win their 4th straight at home to start the 2025-26 season. Greg Sylvander & Major Passons recap the action and gush over how much more fun we’re having this season versus last.Sponsors:• C-ArmAndStaffing.com• InsuranceByLinnette.com• CashAPP (Code: SECURE10) #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct Deposit, Overdraft Coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.Join 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)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-hawkOur Sponsors:* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After his house burned down, Erik Spoelstra somehow showed up at work and led his team. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander take you behind the scenes of Spoelstra's leadership, and what it meant to the Heat.Sponsors:CashAPP (Code: SECURE10) Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/1pehudvf #CashAppPod. As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. PrizePicks (Code: FIVE)Join 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)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-hawkOur Sponsors:* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Miami Heat produced a historic first quarter, tallying 53 points, a franchise record for any quarter. They followed that record with uneven play for most of the night before pulling away. Norm Powell and Jaime Jaquez Jr led the way, while Niko Jovic and Kelel Ware continued uneven play. All in all the Heat got the victory 126-108. Greg Sylvander & Digital Adel recap the win.Sponsors:• Mobile C-Arm & Staffing• InsuranceByLinnette.com• CashAPP (Code: SECURE10) #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct Deposit, Overdraft Coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.Join 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)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-hawkOur Sponsors:* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Miami Heat are dealing with some challenges on and off the court, as Erik Spoelstra returns from the road trip with his house on fire and, in less devastating news, Bam Adebayo will miss some time with a toe injury. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo try to put both events in perspective.Sponsors:• PrizePicks.com (FIVE)• CashAPP (Code: SECURE10) #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct Deposit, Overdraft Coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.Join 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)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-hawkOur Sponsors:* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Miami Heat gave up way too many second chances, and ultimately fell short in Denver (again). This time, the loss was perhaps caused and then compounded by Bam Adebayo leaving with a foot injury. Ethan, Alex, Brady and Greg discuss the result and the ramifications.Sponsors:• Mobile C-Arm & Staffing• InsuranceByLinnette.comJoin 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)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-hawkOur Sponsors:* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Stop us if you've heard something like this before: Ja Morant has lost his joy in Memphis. This is the type of move the Miami Heat would make in days gone by. Should they look at it now? Ethan and Alex discuss all the variables.Sponsors:• CashAPP (Code: SECURE10) #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct Deposit, Overdraft Coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.• PrizePicks.com (Code: FIVE)Join 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)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-hawkOur Sponsors:* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Through a challenging stretch of the schedule, without Tyler Herro, the Miami Heat are 4-3, and much of their roster is playing well. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander go through the list of what can keep up, and what might fall back.Sponsors:• 1305800PAIN.com• PrizePicks.com (FIVE)Join 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)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-hawkOur Sponsors:* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A strong performance from several players -- including Bam Adebayo, Pelle Larsson and Andrew Wiggins -- and some good moments from former Clipper guard Norman Powell helped the Heat get past Kawhi, Harden and the Clippers. Ethan, Alex and Brady went live late night.Sponsors:• Mobile C-Arm & Staffing• InsuranceByLinnette.comJoin 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)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-hawkOur Sponsors:* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Missed free throws, poor long-range shooting and shoddy defense kept the Miami Heat from a win in Los Angeles against the Lakers. Ethan, Alex and Brady went live to discuss with fans.Sponsors:• Mobile C-Arm & Staffing• InsuranceByLinnette.comJoin 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)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-hawkOur Sponsors:* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ethan Skolnick and Sean Rochester get into the Noah LaRoche offensive system, what LaRoche's role may be with Erik Spoelstra and the Heat, and how that system has affected Heat players. Sponsors:• 305800PAIN.com• PrizePicks.com (FIVE)Join 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)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-hawkOur Sponsors:* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With the pace of the game not to their liking, the Miami Heat still held a lead in the fourth quarter, but ultimately fell down the stretch. Ethan, Alex and Brady went live to discuss what went right, and wrong.Sponsors:• Mobile C-Arm & Staffing• InsuranceByLinnette.comJoin 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)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-hawkOur Sponsors:* Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy