Wes Goldberg and David Ramil are joined by Chris Barnewall and, later, Doug Branson, to preview the Miami Heat's first game against the Charlotte Hornets this season. They also discuss Pablo Torre's ESPN The Magazine profile of Tyler Johnson.

They talk about Josh McRoberts' possible return, Hassan Whiteside's defensive dominance, Charlotte's lockdown perimeter defenders and how the Heat may be able to beat a Hornets team seeking another playoff berth.

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