Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

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

Jaime Jaquez Jr. is off to a flying start. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss what Jaquez's strong play could mean for the season, and beyond. 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

Despite the Heat being short leading scorer Norman Powell vs the Magic, the Heat’s new offense continued to excel as they played strong basketball for most of the night that resulted in a 144-117 win over the Charlotte Hornets at Kasaya Center. Greg Sylvander & Digital Adel recap the Heat win and discuss Jaquez, Mitchell and all the contributors for Miami.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 altered their offensive plan, and are having better results. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk analyze what Erik Spoelstra and his team are trying to accomplish, and whether it can be sustained.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

Norman Powell has found a home in Miami if his early season production is any indication. 29 points to go with 7 rebounds led Miami in a 115-107 victory over the New York Knicks, Sunday night at the Kasaya center. Greg Sylvander & Major Passons recap and action and ask if it’s too early to adjust our expectations of this team in the East after strong showings through 3 games.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

What did the Charlotte Hornets and NBA know, and when they know it, related to the 2024 trade of Terry Rozier to the Miami Heat, after the alleged events that led to Rozier's inclusion in an FBI gambling investigation? The South Florida newspapers did some reporting on that -- so Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss it.Sponsors:• RealEstateShoppeFL.com• 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 Miami Heat got their first win in a long time in resounding fashion, rolling over the Memphis Grizzlies on the road and setting a bunch of team records. Bam Adebayo started it, Jamie Jaquez Jr. and Kel'el Ware got in the act. Everybody scored. Ethan, Greg, Alex, Brady went live to discuss whether this style and success are sustainable.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

Early morning in Orlando, Terry Rozier was arrested at the team hotel on charges related to an FBI investigation into gambling. Ethan Skolnick and Sean Rochester sort through the latest developments, and what it means for the Miami Heat cap sheet, among other things.Sponsors:• 305800PAIN.com• 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 Miami Heat lost their opener, in part because of some defensive rebounding issues down the stretch. Kel'el Ware didn't close; Jaime Jaquez Jr. did. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk discuss when Erik Spoelstra will turn to Ware more consistently in those situations.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 are back, and so are some of the same issues closing games (and quarters). Norman Powell (28 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists) and Davion Mitchell (16 points, 12 assists) both showed out, 6 players scored in double figures, but it wasn't enough.Sponsors:• RealEstateShoppeFL.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