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.

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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)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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*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.

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