Ethan Skolnick is a columnist for the Palm Beach Post, and also a valuable member of the 790 The Ticket airstaff. A graduate of The Johns Hopkins University with a Master's degree from Columbia University, Ethan has spent his adult life covering South Florida sports, mostly the Dolphins and Heat. And yes, the "J" in his Twitter handle (@EthanJSkolnick) stands for Juice. Don't ask. You can hear Ethan giving his expert opinion on the Heat, Dolphins, 'Canes, and more throughout the year on 790 The Ticket.
 
   

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What awaits the Heat in Indianapolis?
5/16/2012 5:44:52 PM
It’s one of the more surprising numbers you’ll find, considering the long history of basketball in the state of Indiana, and even when recognizing that high school and collegiate hoops have always had a greater hold on the populace. The Pacers ranked 29th in NBA attendance this season. They averaged just 14,168 fans per game, just above the Nets — a team that everyone in Newark knew was leaving for Brooklyn. And it’s not just an arena issue; the former Conseco Fieldhouse is one of the better buildings in the sport, and the Pacers placed 26th in filling to capacity,
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Numbers Game: Pacers 78, Heat 75 (Game 2)
5/16/2012 12:00:18 AM
Numbers of note from the Heat’s Game 2 loss: 2: Free throws missed by LeBron James with 54.3 seconds left, two of four he missed in the fourth quarter. That will likely be all the talk tomorrow, though James’ other numbers (28 points, nine rebounds, five assists, six steals) made the win possible. 0: Pacers starters who shot at least 50 percent. And Indiana won anyway. 28-14: The margin in the third, in favor of Indiana. Miami had rotated well in the first half. Then it took its offensive trouble to the other end. 5-of-11: Dwyane Wade’s shooting in the
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Miami Heat offense goes missing in action as Indiana Pacers knot series after 78-75 win
5/15/2012 11:03:03 PM
The Pacers had pushed back and now, after pulling this off, they were pushing each other, while barking toward the rafters.
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VIDEO: Wade’s flagrant foul of Collison
5/15/2012 9:29:09 PM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFm9WTq-aH8
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Abdominal strain recoveries vary greatly
5/14/2012 4:56:50 PM
This is courtesy of my colleague Hal Habib…. The severity of injuries can vary, but here’s a look at four NBA players who suffered abdominal injuries. All had quiet, conservative games in their return before responding in their second game back. Jamario Moon: Then-Cleveland forward was out from Jan. 3-Jan. 25, 2010. Had only two points in six minutes in first game back, against Miami, but scored 14 points in 24 minutes two days later against Minnesota. D.J. Augustin: Charlotte guard missed 3 1/2 weeks in 2009, scoring eight points in 16 minutes in his return, against Atlanta. Two nights
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