Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA
1,680 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 583 ratingsEthan Skolnick hosts a daily insider Miami Heat/NBA podcast -- ”best sports podcast of 2020 by Miami New Times -- with Alex Toledo, Greg Sylvander and prominent player, media and team guests. Flagship of @5ReasonsSports network at FiveReasonsSports.com.
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Miami Heat: Does DeMar DeRozan fit?
October 20, 2020 01:42 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBYou'd think that a former All-Star, who just had one of his best statistical seasons, would be appealing to Miami Heat fans. But many don't think he's a fit, if the San Antonio Spurs decide to move him this offseason. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Nekias Duncan (of BasketballNews.com) discuss whether this is a reasonable option in a trade, what it would take, and how he would work with Jimmy Butler and others on the Heat. Sponsored by: MarcBrownPa.com ($295 closing fee by mentioning ...
Miami Heat offseason: A J-Rich reunion?
October 19, 2020 01:25 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBMiami has an eye on new whales in 2021, but could it bring in an old face sooner? Josh Richardson didn't love his Philadelphia experience, and the 76ers may be looking to move money. Richardson wasn't ideal as a first option for the Heat, but as a third or fourth or fifth who can defend guards, a real team weakness? Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Nekias Duncan (BasketballNews.com) discuss the idea from all sides -- and make some other suggestions of defensive guards who could come cheape...
Miami Heat #FloorsYours: James Harden? (NSFW debate)
October 16, 2020 11:39 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBEthan, Alf, Alex and Greg take to the YouTube stream and debate some of the potential free agents and trade targets for the Miami Heat, including James Harden (?!) and Christian Wood, who is completely unfamiliar to Alf. Warning: This episode is a little looser than our usual offerings. Hide the kids. Sponsored by Manscaped.com (5RSN) and PrizePicks.com (five) Our Sponsors: * Check out Harry's : harrys.com/FIVE Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https...
Miami Heat: Giannis, Bam, Contention Timeline
October 15, 2020 11:02 - 37 minutes - 34 MBAs the NBA still decides on its offseason transaction schedule, Ethan, Alf and Greg discuss one of the key things to watch: Does Bam Adebayo ask to sign an extension now? If so, that has ramifications on the pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Should the Heat budge if so? How does Giannis' agent come into play? And, in general, should the Heat act like a team that just reached the NBA Finals, or is earlier in its process? Sponsored by MyBookie.ag (FIVEONTHEFLOOR), Manscaped.com (5RSN) and...
Miami Heat: Does Victor Oladipo make sense?
October 14, 2020 02:11 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBAs attention turns to the Miami Heat offseason, one possible, attainable target is Victor Oladipo, who doesn't seem happy with the Indiana Pacers. Does he make sense as a one-year option for the Heat? Is he totally healthy? What should the Heat give up? What should they hold back? Ethan and Alex discuss. Sponsored by SafeCubbies.com, PrizePicks.com (code "five" to double deposit) and OneCallLegal.com (Seltzer Mayberg) Our Sponsors: * Check out Harry's : harrys.com/FIVE Advertising Inqu...
NBA Finals Game 6: Lakers Beat Heat, Win Title
October 12, 2020 03:14 - 31 minutes - 29 MBIt's finally over, after nearly a full year. The Miami Heat ran out of gas in Game 6, falling behind by more than 30 against Finals MVP LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Rajon Rondo (yes, him) and the Los Angeles Lakers. And so one of the more memorable seasons in Heat history is finally over. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo jumped on Five on the Floor with about four minutes remaining, to capture the mood of the final Finals game, and recognize the Lakers' achievement. Sponsor...
Heat/Lakers NBA Finals: Another Jimmy Butler Masterpiece Forces G6
October 10, 2020 05:36 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBIt didn't seem possible, but Jimmy Butler topped himself. We didn't expect to pod, but we had to. Ethan, Greg and Alex put Butler's Game 5 triple double in perspective, while also touching on Duncan Robinson's breakout, Erik Spoelstra's timeouts and rotation, LeBron James' choices, Anthony Davis' injury and more. Sponsored by: SafeCubbies.com FiveReasonsRealtor.com BankruptcyIsGood4U.com (Gonzalez & Tybor law firm) Our Sponsors: * Check out Harry's : harrys.com/FIVE Advertising Inqu...
Heat-Lakers Finals: #FloorsYours Game 5 preview
October 09, 2020 14:13 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBAs the Miami Heat face elimination for the first time in the playoffs, Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander, Brady Hawk and Royal Shepherd take over the YouTube channel to preview Game 5 of the NBA Finals and discuss other topics, such as the sham Executive of the Year vote. Stick around for Greg's dramatic reading of Gary Payton's essay. Sponsored by: PrizePicks.com (code "five" to double deposit) Biscayne Bay Brewing company Our Sponsors: * Check out Harry's : harrys.com/FIVE Advertising ...
Miami Heat: Players Stock Up, and Stock Down
October 08, 2020 11:56 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBWith a longer break between NBA Finals games, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander take 30 minutes to assess whose stock has gone up for the Miami Heat in the bubble, and whose has gone down. Mostly agreement, but a couple of differences, and maybe one surprise. Sponsored by: Seltzer Mayberg law firm (OneCallLegal.com) PrizePicks.com (use code "five") Biscayne Bay Brewing company Our Sponsors: * Check out Harry's : harrys.com/FIVE Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pr...
NBA Finals: LeBron, Lakers outlast Miami Heat in Game 4
October 07, 2020 05:02 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBThe game was there for the Heat, and then it wasn't. The Lakers won Game 4, 102-96, stifling the Heat offense by using a different (Anthony Davis centric) strategy on Jimmy Butler. Now it's 3-1 in the NBA Finals. What happened, and what can the Heat fix for Game 5 on Friday? Ethan, Greg and Alex talk about Bam's return, Butler's passiveness, Dragic's absence, KCP and Rondo's contributions and more. Oh, and LeBron is one win from his fourth title. Sponsored by: Gonzalez & Tybor (Bankrupt...
NBA Finals: LeBron's feelings about Heat execs, coaches, players
October 06, 2020 20:50 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBJoe Vardon, who has covered LeBron James regularly for Cleveland.com and The Athletic, joins Ethan Skolnick to explain how James views Pat Riley, Erik Spoelstra, Jae Crowder, Jimmy Butler and his Miami Heat days. Inside stuff that shapes this NBA Finals. Sponsored by: MarcBrownPa.com MyBookie.ag (code is FIVEONTHEFLOOR) Our Sponsors: * Check out Harry's : harrys.com/FIVE Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Heat/Lakers NBA Finals: Pre-Game 4 Pressers (Butler, LeBron, more)
October 06, 2020 17:20 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBTo get your ready for NBA Finals Game 4, another episode. We just give you the raw Zoom press conferences from Erik Spoelstra, Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic of the Miami Heat, and LeBron James and Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles. Make sure to check out our other preview episodes. Sponsored by SafeCubbies.com and PrizePicks.com (use code "five") Our Sponsors: * Check out Harry's : harrys.com/FIVE Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:/...
Heat Lakers Game 4 Preview: Butler, Dragic, Adebayo, LeBron
October 06, 2020 01:58 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBA loaded episode finally featuring all four core members of Five on the Floor. Ethan, Alf, Alex and Greg; 1. Reflect on Jimmy Butler's performance 2. Discuss what Butler should do in Game 4 3. Review the Goran Dragic & Bam Adebayo Zoom calls. Will they play? When? 4. Debate LeBron James's comments about Butler and trash talk 5. Is LeBron hurting himself with Heat fans again? Sponsored by: Seltzer Mayberg law firm (OneCallLegal.com) MyBookie.ag (code FIVEONTHEFLOOR to double deposit)...
"They are in Trouble": Jimmy Butler's historic night & Heat's Game 3 Finals W
October 05, 2020 03:14 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBJimmy Butler told you to believe in his undermanned team, then turned in one of the great performances in Miami Heat playoff history, with 40 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists as the Heat outlasted LeBron James the Los Angeles Lakers and won Game 3. Now they trail 2-1, with Bam Adebayo possibly back in Game 4. Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Greg Sylvander put it all in perspective. Sponsored by: FiveReasonsRealtor.com UBreakWheelFix.com PrizePicks.com (code five) MarcBrownPa.com ($...
Davis, Lakers outlast Butler, Heat in Game 2
October 03, 2020 04:49 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBMiami competed but fell short without Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic, as LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined for 65 points. Ethan, Greg and Alex discuss the good (Jimmy Butler) and bad (defensive rebounding) of the defeat, and whether the Heat can still make this a series. Sponsored by FiveReasonsRealtor.com (Eric Brown) and BankruptcyIsGood4U.com (Gonzalez & Tybor) and MyBookie.ag (FiveOnTheFloor code) Our Sponsors: * Check out Harry's : harrys.com/FIVE Advertising Inquiries: https:/...
NBA Finals Game 2 preview: Miami Heat adjustments?
October 01, 2020 23:56 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBFormer NBA guard and current Sirius XM NBA analyst Antonio Daniels joins Ethan Skolnick to discuss the possible adjustments that the Injury riddled Miami Heat can make in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. What lineups can Erik Spoelstra use without Goran Dragic likely to play? Sponsored by: SafeCubbies.com MarcBrownPa.com MrKitchen.ag Our Sponsors: * Check out Harry's : harrys.com/FIVE Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy...
Lakers Crush Heat in Game 1: Dragic, Bam hurt
October 01, 2020 04:44 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBWhat a series of worst case scenarios. After the Miami Heat took an early 13-point lead, the Los Angeles Lakers blitzed them with a 75-30 run, made worse by injuries to Goran Dragic and Bam Adebayo, with the Dragic injury more serious. Ethan and Greg -- who together broke the news of a plantar fascia tear -- are joined by Alex for the analysis of what went wrong, and what can be fixed against Anthony Davis, LeBron James and role players who couldn't miss a shot. Sponsored by BiscayneBayBre...
NBA Finals final megapreview: Heat vs. Lakers
September 30, 2020 21:48 - 1 hour - 85 MBWe've given you 3 podcasts already -- with Jorge Sedano, Nekias Duncan and Tom Haberstroh -- but you need more. So we combined: -- Floor's Yours from our YouTube channel w/ Ethan, Greg and Alex -- An extended Alf's Eye Test as Alphonse Sidney joins Ethan -- Zoom pre-Finals media interviews with Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and LeBron James Ethan will be onsite for Games 1 and 2 in Orlando Sponsored by: Gonzalez & Tybor (BankruptcyIsGood4U.com) SafeCubbies.com MyBookie.ag (FIVEONTHEFLOO...
Stats & Stories for Heat/Lakers NBA Finals (Tom Haberstroh)
September 30, 2020 12:40 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBTom Haberstroh, who covered the Big 3 Miami Heat for ESPN and now is a national NBA insider for NBCSports.com, joins Ethan Skolnick to reminisce about the Heat's previous champions with LeBron James while breaking down this series against James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers. Episode dedicated to Heat Twitter mainstay @Jordub Sponsored by: MrKitchen.org MarcBrownPa.com ChiropracticKeystone.com SafeCubbies.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Harry's : harrys.com/FIVE Advertis...
NBA Finals: Drafting the Miami Heat & LA Lakers (Nekias Duncan)
September 29, 2020 15:57 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB(Note: File was reuploaded after 3500 downloads, so be sure to redownload for final version)... We'll accept that the Los Angeles Lakers have the two best players in the NBA Finals, in LeBron James and Anthony Davis. But what about the rest of the top 10? How many Heat players are in there? Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo are joined by Nekias Duncan of BasketballNews.com to pick our teams -- and leave some big names off. We also break down the zone defense, and more. Sponsored by UBre...
Miami Heat: LeBron, Riley, Spoelstra, NBA Finals narratives (Jorge Sedano)
September 28, 2020 19:50 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBEthan Skolnick and Alex Toledo turn their attention to the NBA Finals by welcoming Jorge Sedano back, to discuss the narrative at the heart of the upcoming series between the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron James vs. Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra Plus, a look at how the Heat might approach James and Anthony Davis on the court. Sponsored by SafeCubbies.com and MarcBrownPa.com ($295 closing fee by mentioning Five Reasons) Our Sponsors: * Check out Harry's : harrys.com/FIVE Advert...
Miami Heat: Eastern Conference Champions!
September 28, 2020 03:45 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBThey did it. Led in Game 6 by a dominant Bam Adebayo, this Miami Heat group became the most unlikely NBA Finalists in the franchise's history. And now, Adebayo, Jimmy Butler, Goran Dragic and Tyler Herro take on the Los Angeles Lakers -- with LeBron James. Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Greg Sylvander recap the game, and try to put in perspective what it means. How did they do it? Sponsored by FiveReasonsRealtor.com (Eric Brown), MyBookie.ag (code Five On the Floor), Gonzalez & Tybor (B...
Miami Heat: Second Half Collapse Forces Game 6
September 26, 2020 04:07 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBEventually, the Heat's odd shooting slump would bite them, and it did in Friday's Game 6, as the Boston Celtics recovered from a slow start to blitz Miami with a 41-point third quarter. Now, as the series moves to Game 6 Sunday -- with the Heat up 3-2 -- who needs to play better? What happens if Miami keeps missing shots it usually makes? And what was with Bam Adebayo tonight? Ethan, Alex and Greg break it down. Sponsored by Seltzer Mayberg law firm (OneCallLegal.com), UBreakWheelFix.com...
#FloorsYours: Miami Heat one win from NBA Finals
September 25, 2020 13:06 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBJoin us for our YouTube show, #FloorsYours, as Ethan Skolnick, Brady Hawk and Greg Sylvander discuss some of the Heat's challenges entering Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and take your questions. Sponsored by MyBookie.ag (code FIVEONTHEFLOOR) Subscribe to the YouTube channel to see this on video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1HgRSC0w_DnIZW6rN19low Our Sponsors: * Check out Harry's : harrys.com/FIVE Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out...
Miami Heat: Tyler Time! Heat 1 Win from NBA Finals
September 24, 2020 04:29 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB"Boy Wonder" Tyler Herro, fresh off a Five on the Floor appearance, outdid himself, scoring 37 and getting help from Goran Dragic, Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler to beat the Celtics by 3, and take a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals. Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Greg Sylvander have the recap and analysis of a night that will long be remembered in Miami Heat history, as well as an appreciation of Erik Spoelstra. Plus, an update on Bam's injury and a lookahead to Game 5. Sponsored b...
"Boy Wonder": Miami Heat rookie Tyler Herro Joins Five on the Floor
September 23, 2020 00:27 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBThere are many reasons the Miami Heat are in the Eastern Conference Finals with a 2-1 lead, but few are more significant than the startling quick and broad development of rookie Tyler Herro. Herro, still just 20, joins Five on the Floor to discuss his progress on both ends; Bucks series predictions; Big Face Coffee tastings; nickname preferences; conversations with Dwyane Wade; music and restaurant tastes and more. Oh, and how he feels about the rest of the series with the Celtics. Sponso...
Are the Boston Celtics the Miami Heat's main rival again?
September 22, 2020 01:59 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBThe Boston Celtics seemed like a likable team before this series... to some of us. Now? Not so much. Chris Joseph of Ballcast on the Five Reasons Sports Network joins to discuss what makes the Celtics -- and their fans -- so loathsome -- and helps Ethan, Alf and Greg put the Celtics rivalry in context with the others the Heat had, or have. Bonus: Today's Zoom group media interviews with Heat forwards Jae Crowder and Andre Iguodala. Disclaimer: More mature language in this episode than u...
Are the Miami Heat in Trouble vs. Boston?
September 21, 2020 02:37 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBThe Miami Heat are 10-2 in the postseason, including 2-1 against the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals, but Heat fans on social media seem concerned. What's real? What's not? Ethan, Alex and Greg discuss the need for Jimmy Butler to take charge; whether Goran Dragic could be susceptible to a slump; Kelly Olynyk's disappearance; Gordon Hayward's impact; Tyler Herro's ascent (and comp with Dwyane Wade) and more. Sponsored by SafeCubbies.com, Mr. Kitchen, Biscayne Bay Brewing ...
In a Zone: Dragic, Bam Lead Heat in Game 2
September 18, 2020 03:26 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBErik Spoelstra pulled out a wrinkle in Game 2: even more zone defense. That move, and strong play from Goran Dragic, Bam Adebayo and others, helped the Heat overcome a 17-point deficit and win Game 2 against the Boston Celtics. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo discuss, with Alex bringing back the latest from the player interviews. Also, Ethan and Greg make some grand proclamations. Sponsored by Biscayne Bay Brewing, MarcBrownPa.com, MyBookie.ag and UBreakWheelFix.com Our...
Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics: GQ's Michael Pina analyzes East Finals
September 17, 2020 02:20 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBMichael Pina, who covered the Boston Celtics prior to joining GQ magazine, visits with Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo to discuss the strategy of the Eastern Conference finals prior to Game 2. Deep dives on Marcus Smart, Jae Crowder, Bam Adebayo, Kelly Olynyk and others. Then Ethan offers a commentary about Bam and Jimmy Butler, regarding the All-NBA teams, and where the Heat stood in most awards voting. Sponsored by Biscayne Bay Brewing, SafeCubbies.com and the Gonzalez & Tybor law firm (...
Bam! Miami Heat block Boston Celtics in Game 1 OT Thriller
September 16, 2020 03:17 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBJimmy Butler had the big bucket, Tyler Herro had a near triple double, Goran Dragic had the energy throughout (and 29 points), and Bam Adebayo had a block for the ages of Celtics star Jayson Tatum as the Miami Heat won Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Brady Hawk break it all down. Where does the Bam block rank? What's sustainable in the Marcus Smart vs. Jae Crowder battle? And which of the Heat's supporting players may not be playable going forward...
Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics narratives: Butler, Riley, Spoelstra, more
September 15, 2020 02:23 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBThe Eastern Conference Finals are finally here, so Ethan, Alex and Alf leave the strategy behind (check out the last episode w/ Nekias Duncan) and focus on the major storylines of the Miami Heat's series with the rival Boston Celtics. -- Jimmy Butler, superstar? -- Which young stars are better? Bam? Tatum? Brown? Herro? -- Erik Spoelstra vs. Brad Stevens -- The long history of Pat Riley and Danny Ainge -- And finally, the picks Sponsored by SafeCubbies.com, BankruptcyIsGood4U.com, Chir...
Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics (ECF) Preview with Nekias Duncan
September 14, 2020 02:04 - 1 hour - 55 MBWith the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics starting Tuesday at 6:30pm Eastern, Nekias Duncan of BasketballNews.com joins Ethan, Alex and Greg to discuss: -- Who guards Jayson Tatum.... and Kemba Walker? -- Can Bam Adebayo dominate the Celtics bigs? -- What player will Marcus Smart be annoying most? -- Will Erik Spoelstra force the action with Duncan Robinson? -- What would Gordon Hayward's return for Boston mean? And we get a pick from Nekias. Sponsored by: SafeCubbies.com, MarcBrownPa.c...
Bonus Episode: #FloorsYours as Heat Await ECF opponent
September 11, 2020 21:39 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBWe're bored, you're bored. So the crew from Five on the Floor got together on a Thursday night stream to discuss the Heat -- and more -- as Miami waits for Boston or Toronto. We get a little looser on the stream, as you'll see. Sponsored by SafeCubbies.com, Lessons Via Leaders and Biscayne Bay Brewing company. Also check out the last episode with Keyon Dooling. Our Sponsors: * Check out Harry's : harrys.com/FIVE Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: ht...
Keyon Dooling on his Miami Heat history, Broward ball, NBA Playoffs
September 11, 2020 01:50 - 48 minutes - 44 MBKeyon Dooling, one of the best players in Broward County high school history and a member of the 2004-05 Miami Heat, joins Ethan, Alf, Alex and Greg to discuss his career, the current Heat team, his role as a mental health counselor in the NBA Bubble, his former teammate Kendrick Perkins' sudden Heat love, what KG used to say to UD, Erik Spoelstra's evolution and more. Sponsored by: -- UBreakWheelFix.com -- BankruptcyIsGood4U.com (Gonzalez & Tybor law firm) -- SafeCubbies.com -- Lessons...
Miami Heat, Jimmy Butler, Giannis with Vince Goodwill of Yahoo Sports
September 10, 2020 11:15 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBAs the Miami Heat wait for their Eastern Conference finals opponent, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo welcome Vince Goodwill for another appearance on Five on the Floor. This time, the Yahoo NBA Insider discusses Giannis' future (Milwaukee, Toronto, Miami); Jimmy Butler's validation; the trade value of Chris Paul and Kyle Lowry; the upcoming Game 7 between the Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors; and more. Sponsored by Marc Brown PA (MarcBrownPa.com), SafeCubbies.com and UBreakWheelFix.com. ...
Herro Ball! Rookie leads Miami Heat to Eastern Conference Finals
September 09, 2020 03:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBThe kid did it. With the Miami Heat's All-Stars struggling, Tyler Herro played an exceptional overall game as the Heat beat the Giannis-less Milwaukee Bucks to win their second round series in five games. Next: the Celtics or Raptors. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander, Brady Hawk and (after the Zoom interviews) Alex Toledo discuss not only the win, but the significance of it. To Ethan, this is the most satisfying of all the Pat Riley builds, and a testament to Erik Spoelstra's elite status. S...
Miami Heat: Giannis Decision, DJJ, and more for Game 5
September 08, 2020 01:46 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBAlphonse Sidney and Adam Borai (@ClutchNBAat5R) join Ethan Skolnick to discuss: -- The pros and cons of Giannis playing for the Bucks against the Heat in Game 5? -- Should Erik Spoelstra go deeper into his bench? -- Will Jimmy Butler play with a different disposition? -- Are the Celtics a threat to win the title this season, and beyond? Sponsored by Biscayne Bay Brewing Company, MarcBrownPa.com (real estate attorney and title company) and MyBookie.Ag (code FIVEONTHEFLOOR to double depos...
Miami Heat: Game 4 Letdown as Giannis Leaves
September 06, 2020 23:36 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBThe Miami Heat said they understood the intensity needed for a close out game, but didn't show that in Game 4 against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. Even with Giannis going out with another ankle sprain, the Heat lost 118-115 in overtime. Ethan Skolnick is joined by Greg Sylvander and Brady Hawk to discuss what went wrong, even with Tyler Herro's late heroics and Bam Adebayo's best playoff performance... and what has to happen for Game 5 on Tuesday. Sponsored by SafeCubbies.com, Bankruptcy...
Miami Heat: Clay Ferraro Joins Floor's Yours to Preview Bucks Game 3
September 04, 2020 10:40 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBClay Ferraro, sports anchor on WPLG-10 (ABC), joins Ethan, Alex and Greg for a variety of topics related to the Miami Heat, including a Game 3 Bucks preview, where Goran Dragic ranks in Heat history, the courting of Heat assistant Dan Craig and more. They also take viewer comments and questions on the YouTube stream, most of which are about Ferraro's Brook Lopez-speed Internet. Sponsored by SafeCubbies.com, Biscayne Bay Brewing company and MyBookie.ag (FiveOnTheFloor) Our Sponsors:...
Miami Heat take crazy Game 2: "Deer in Headlights"
September 03, 2020 03:15 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBWell, that was something. The Miami Heat (with Goran Dragic leading again) survive Giannis and the officials, and win 116-114 on two Jimmy Butler free throws at the buzzer. Now they lead 2-0 against the top seed in the Eastern Conference second round of the playoffs. Ethan, Alex, Greg and Brady Hawk break it all down, and come to a conclusion: Maybe the Heat are just.... better? Sponsored by: MarcBrownPa.com (real estate law firm and title company) UBreakWheelFix.com (mention 5ReasonsWh...
Miami Heat: Game 2 Bucks Preview & Frank Isola on Pat Riley's 25 Years
September 02, 2020 01:51 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBDouble episode. First, Ethan, Alf and Greg preview Game 2 of the Miami Heat's second round series against the Milwaukee Bucks, which is 1-0 Heat going into Wednesday. They discuss Butler's jumper, Giannis' defensive decision, Goran Dragic's defiance and Kendrick Nunn's chance. Then, Ethan is joined by Frank Isola of ESPN and Sirius XM NBA -- and formerly a New York Knicks beat writer -- to commemorate the 25-year anniversary of Pat Riley's departure from the Knicks for the Miami Heat. What...
Miami Heat: Jimmy Butler, Goran Dragic Take Game 1
September 01, 2020 11:01 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBThe Miami Heat handled the Milwaukee Bucks, 115-104, in Game 1, and while that wasn't that surprising, the way they did it was. Ethan, Greg and Alex discuss: -- Jimmy Butler's 40 -- Goran Dragic's continued excellence -- The approach to Giannis... and Khris Middleton -- Bam Adebayo's all-around play And more.... Sponsored by SafeCubbies.com, LuisPeters.com (State Farm), BankruptcyIsGood4U.com (Gonzalez & Tybor) law firm and MyBookie.com (use code FIVEONTHEFLOOR to double your initial...
Miami Heat: Preview of Milwaukee Bucks series, Giannis future
August 31, 2020 02:19 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBOn the eve of the second round, Ethan, Greg and Alex welcome Ti Windisch, who hosts the Gyro Step Pod about the Milwaukee Bucks. How will the Miami Heat handle Giannis? Who is the key to the series for Milwaukee? Can the Heat exploit the drop defense? And "swingman Mo Williams"? What's that? Then the hosts make their predictions. Sponsored by SafeCubbies.com, BankruptcyIsGood4U.com and UBreakWheelFix.com Also check out FiveReasonsSports.com! Our Sponsors: * Check out Harry's : harrys....
Special #FloorsYours: "Light Skinned Opinions" hosts on NBA & Social Justice
August 28, 2020 10:13 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBAs the NBA players grapple with whether to keep playing, in light of social justice concerns, we turned over our #FloorsYours YouTube show to the the hosts of Light Skinned Opinions, another show on the Five Reasons Sports Network. Alphonse Sidney (also a host of Five on the Floor), Christopher Mattox and Parrish Thompson get into all the issues involved, and where the players and league go from here. Sponsored by Manscaped.com and SafeCubbies.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Harry's : harry...
Miami Heat: John Crotty analyzes Heat players (plus Iguodala, Spoelstra on social justice)
August 27, 2020 11:35 - 1 hour - 55 MBPrior to the Milwaukee Bucks choosing not to play Wednesday in a social justice protest -- and the NBA suspending the rest of the day's schedule -- Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo spoke to Fox Sports Sun analyst and former NBA point guard John Crotty about the key players on the current team, while mixing in some Zo-era nostalgia. As a bonus, we include the day's Zoom calls with Erik Spoelstra and Andre Iguodala, which were conducted prior to the Bucks' action but were on a similar theme. Ig...
Miami Heat: Duncan Robinson's Evolution (plus Butler, Crowder interviews)
August 26, 2020 00:58 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBHow did Duncan Robinson get here, from Division III product and undrafted free agent to the best shooter in the planet? We tell one part of his story through his coach at Phillips Exeter, Jay Tilton, as he joins Ethan and Alex, for the first part of the episode. Then, the Zoom interviews with Erik Spoelstra, Jimmy Butler and Jae Crowder after the Miami Heat swept the Indiana Pacers. Sponsored by SafeCubbies.com and BankruptcyIsGood4U.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Harry's : harrys.com/FIV...
Miami Heat: Dragic, Bam Sweep Pacers; Giannis up next
August 25, 2020 02:13 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBThe Miami Heat, picked by most national media members to be fighting for a playoff spot this season, have swept the Indiana Pacers, 4-0 -- behind another great closing push from Goran Dragic and dynamic all-around play from Bam Adebayo. And they did it on a night when Jimmy Butler was limited by a shoulder injury. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo put the series in perspective, thinking back to the objectives in training camp. And they project forward to a likely second round m...
Miami Heat: Jorge Sedano, Still Rather be the Sixers?
August 24, 2020 12:20 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBJorge Sedano of ESPN, a friend to Heat fans but also someone who said he would "rather be the Sixers" joins after Philadelphia is swept from the playoffs. Was he wrong? If so, it will take Alf and Greg to get him to admit it. Then, Ethan stays with Greg for a Guts Check, and a reading of some of the worst tweets about Goran Dragic and the Heat's future. Plus, a short preview of Game 4 of the first round against the Indiana Pacers, with the Heat up 3-0. Sponsored by Gonzalez & Tybor la...
Floor's Yours: We answer your Miami Heat questions
August 21, 2020 12:26 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBEthan, Alf, Greg and Alex hop on a livestream on Thursday night and take the questions of the back-like-never-before cocky Heat fans after taking a 2-0 lead against the Indiana Pacers. - Quick review of Game 2 win - The debate over re-naming the Turd Quarter - Do we even want Victor Oladipo? Sponsors: Biscayne Bay Brewing Our Sponsors: * Check out Harry's : harrys.com/FIVE Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy