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5 Post-Practice Comments from Erik Spoelstra

5 Post-Practice Comments from Erik Spoelstra

Erik Spoelstra spoke with media after practice today, following the game five loss to the Boston Celtics. He talked about some of their issues in the game, and went into detail about Jimmy Butler. Bam Adebayo, and Udonis Haslem. Here's what was said... Post-Practice Comment #1: Spo on Bam: “He is one of the best ...
Miami May Need a KO Punch to Close Out the Series

Miami May Need a KO Punch to Close Out the Series

It has been clear that Kelly Olynyk hasn't had the greatest series against the Boston Celtics, with a team worst minus-22. This meant that he didn't see the court at all in game four and played three minutes in game five. But will that be the right decision to try and close out this series? ...
Marlins postseason

Wild Numbers from Marlins Postseason Push

The Miami Marlins clinched their first postseason berth since 2003 last night. Their 4-3 victory over the New York Yankees, coupled with Philadelphia’s 6-4 loss to the Rays, punched the Marlins’ ticket. In a 60-game rollercoaster of a season, the Marlins strapped in and produced some of the most incredible numbers in the sport. THE ...
Marlins Yankees

Marlins Make Playoffs With Win Over Yankees

The Miami Marlins defeated the New York Yankees 4-3 in 10 innings on Friday night. The win, coupled with a 6-4 loss by the Philadelphia Phillies, put the Marlins in the postseason for the first time since 2003. It took an ace-level performance from Sandy Alcantara, a clutch pitch from Brandon Kintzler and timely defense ...
The Weekly Roundkick: McGregor Soon?

The Weekly Roundkick: McGregor Soon?

/ / Combat, MMA, UFC
Welcome to the Weekly Roundkick, where you can get all your MMA news in one spot. In the age of Covid, the UFC has done a great job of being the leaders of industry in making sure the show goes on. Here’s everything that you might’ve missed this week in the MMA world. Fight Rumors ...
5 Takeaways from Heat's Game Five Loss to Boston

5 Takeaways from Heat’s Game Five Loss to Boston

The Miami Heat allowed the Boston Celtics to battle back in the second half and get the win, 121-108. This game was clearly a tale of two halves, with Miami dominating the first and Boston dominating the second. Here are five takeaways from the game... #1: Duncan Robinson comes out scoring early, not just from ...
The Marlins Maintain Playoff Hopes With Win

The Marlins Maintain Playoff Hopes With Win

With the season on the brink, amid pouring rain in Atlanta, GA, the Miami Marlins turned to Pablo Lopez. After much heralded pitching prospects Trevor Rogers and Sixto Sanchez failed to get the Marlins back on track, the 24-year-old veteran in his third season settled the Marlins on the mound and gave the team the ...
Marlins Playoff Odds Decreasing

Marlins Playoff Odds Decreasing

Honestly, I think we are all getting worried. The Marlins 9-4 loss last night versus the Braves marks their 4th straight loss in must-win games. The Fish fall to 28-28 and the Phillies climb to 28-29. This means that a Marlins loss tonight would even up the Phillies and Marlins, as the Phillies do not ...
The Extra Yard: Five things to watch Dolphins vs Jaguars

The Extra Yard: Five things to watch Dolphins vs Jaguars

After a close and hard-fought loss to the Buffalo Bills, your Miami Dolphins get a quick turnaround with a short drive north to have a matchup against an in-state rival in the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday Night Football. Let’s dive right in to see what five things I will be keeping a close eye on ...
5 Takeaways from Heat's Huge Game Four Win Over Celtics

5 Takeaways from Heat’s Huge Game Four Win Over Celtics

The Miami Heat came away with a huge game four win over the Boston Celtics, 112-109. This gave Miami a 3-1 lead in the series, behind big time performances by Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo. Here are five takeaways... #1: Tyler Herro unconscious early once again. Tyler Herro once again put on an absolute scoring ...
Tyler Herro on Five on the Floor: "The Game Slowed Down"

Tyler Herro on Five on the Floor: “The Game Slowed Down”

/ / Basketball, Miami Heat, Tyler Herro
Tyler Herro joined Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo on the latest episode of Five on the Floor. He talked about his rookie season, the NBA bubble, and more. Here's what was said... #1: "I was telling people back home before the series started, we're gonna win in 4 or 5." When referring to the second ...
The Miami Heat's 5 free agent decisions

The Miami Heat’s 5 free agent decisions

The Miami Heat will have little time to celebrate a successful playoff run this offseason before making some roster decisions about the upcoming season. The Heat are positioning themselves to be major players in the 2021 free agency market, with names like Giannis Antentokounmpo, Kawhi Leonard, LeBron James and Anthony Davis potentially being available for ...
Marlins Magic Number at 3

Marlins Magic Number at 3

No, the Marlins did not win. No, they did not even come close. Another blowout win for the Braves puts the Marlins run differential at -37. Granted that differential is being dragged down by the 4 games in which the Marlins have been obliterated. Luckily, and most importantly, the Marlins' magic number drops to 3, ...
5 Comments from Media Session with Jimmy Butler and Goran Dragic

5 Comments from Media Session with Jimmy Butler and Goran Dragic

The Miami Heat held their final practice today before game four on Wednesday night. Jimmy Butler and Goran Dragic spoke with media afterward about their current mentality heading into tomorrow. Here's what was said... Post-Practice Comment #1: “I think we just gotta start off better.”@5ReasonsSports “I think going into this next one it’s up to ...
Marlins Lose to Braves 5-4

Marlins Lose to Braves 5-4

The Marlins played in the first game of a huge 4-game series with the Braves last night. They ended up losing the game 5-4, but their grit was evident throughout the game.  They moved closer to a playoff berth, as the Washington Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies. This keeps the Marlins in 2nd place in ...