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Heat win opener, beat Hornets 104-94

Bosh, in his first game since February, had 21 points and 10 rebounds to help lead the Heat over the Hornets

Season 28 officially began for the Miami Heat Wednesday night. It started with a 104-94 win over division rival, Charlotte Hornets, displaying plenty of reasons for optimism.

Charlotte led the game early with Al Jefferson controlling the paint, having 11 in the opening period. In the second quarter, Miami would turn the tables and outscore the Hornets, 31-15, which included a furious 26-6 run. Winslow made his NBA debut (5pts, 7reb), showcasing a monster dunk over a couple of Hornets defenders that had the arena off their feet.