TNT (blacked out within 35-mile radius of arena), 4,34. Radio -- WIOD (610-AM), WACC (830-AM, Spanish).

About the Heat: The Heat has won five of its last six season openers, including a 105-79 romp over Orlando last year in its first season opener at AmericanAirlines Arena. Coach Pat Riley enters with a 13-5 career record on opening nights. The Heat enters 7-6 in season openers and 8-5 in home openers. Center Ernest Brown (thumb) and forwards Chris Gatling (conditioning) and Malik Allen (ankle) are on the injured list.

About the Raptors: Toronto went 2-2 against the Heat last season, losing the first two and winning the final two. The Raptors have won four of the past seven in the series, after losing the previous eight. Vince Carter averaged 28.5 points against the Heat last season on 48.3 percent shooting. The game features the NBA's two winningest coaches in Toronto's Lenny Wilkens and Riley -- the only coaches to amass 1,000 or more victories. Guard Dell Curry (hamstring) and centers Mamadou N'diaye (back) and Michael Stewart (knee) are on the injured list. Former Florida International University point guard Carlos Arroyo is on the Raptors' active roster. Former Heat forward Don MacLean was waived Monday.

Off the court: Mini American flags and candy for children.

Security measures:

Spectators should arrive early and anticipate longer waits. Entrants may be swept with a detection wand. Doors open to the general public at 6:30 p.m.

No re-entry to arena allowed.

No backpacks, coolers or large bags will be allowed into the arena. Small purses and baby bags will be allowed after a thorough search.

The parking garage will be open, with all vehicles subject to search. Only vehicles with season parking passes will be allowed into garage. No valet parking on premises but available at Weaver Lot, corner of 2nd Avenue and NE 8th Street.

Vehicles will not be allowed to stop or park near the box office or anywhere alongside arena grounds. Such vehicles will be towed immediately.