Miami Heat Regular Season: 4 Things to Watch For

After what has seemed like the longest summer of mankind, the time has finally come: the 2015-2016 NBA season is upon us.

Tonight marks the beginning of the new year with three games on deck, including the reigning champions (Golden State Warriors) taking on the New Orleans Pelicans. However, for the Miami Heat, things kick off on Wednesday night, when they face the Charlotte Hornets at 7:30 ET from the AmericanAirlines Arena.

So, in honor of the journey ahead, here are four things to watch for moving forward.

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