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The Heat earned a overwhelming 146-114 win over the Memphis Grizzlies in their initial basketball game after player Terry Rozier was detained over suspected illegal gambling.

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Billups was additionally detained in connection with a broad FBI probe into sports betting. Both men deny the allegations.

But, the Miami team were not distracted as they scored 86 first-half scores to lead the Grizzlies by thirty-nine at halftime, the biggest halftime lead in the franchise's 37 year existence.

Bam Adebayo top-scored with 24 points and afterwards stated Rozier had the support of the team.

"We stand behind him. Complete backing," Bam stated. "We are with him all the way. That's our brother ultimately."

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra added: "Terry is somebody who is important to all of us. He has made a real positive impact on our team.

"Our thoughts are with him and support for him as he faces the situation."

Portland additionally secured their initial match since the arrests, with Brazilian Splitter stepping in as interim coach in Chauncey's non-attendance and guiding the squad to a convincing 139-119 win over the Golden State Warriors.

"Everyone experienced great experiences with Billups and his coaching style," Tiago said. "Our thoughts are with him and his loved ones but our focus is on the game."

NBA Commissioner Silver 'Upset' over Arrests

Addressing the arrests for the initial occasion, NBA commissioner Adam Silver stated he was "deeply disturbed" by the incidents of the past few days.

"There's nothing more important to the league and supporters than the fairness of the game," he told Amazon Prime. "Therefore I had a pit in my stomach. It was disturbing."

The commissioner also mentioned an league probe into the player's actions in March 2023, when there was "unusual wagering" in a match he participated for the Hornets against the Pelicans, found nothing untoward.

"We were informed by the authorities and the betting companies," he added.

"We investigated that situation and were open regarding it. Although there was the unusual wagering, we, honestly, found no evidence.

"Federal authorities has legal authority... [it] can threaten to put people in jail, can do all kinds of things that the NBA can't do.

"Therefore, we've been working with them from that point. And, of course, what they announced yesterday was an indictment.

"Moreover two and a half years after, he has not been found guilty of any offense, in justice to Terry.

"Clearly, it doesn't look good, but he's been put on administrative leave, and so it is a balance in this case between upholding rights and investigating."

Additional League Results

In other games, Lakers star Luka Doncic scored over forty points for the consecutive match straight to begin the campaign.

After racking up 43 points in a first defeat to the Golden State, the Slovenian put up forty-nine scores - along with eleven rebounds and 8 assists - as the Los Angeles beat the Timberwolves 128-110.

From Greece forward Giannis Antetokounmpo additionally had a big night with thirty-one points, twenty boards and seven assists in the Milwaukee Bucks' 122 to 116 win over the Toronto Raptors.

Rockets were beaten 115 to 111 by the Pistons despite 37 scores from Durant, while Wembanyama had twenty-nine scores, eleven boards and nine rejections in the Spurs' overtime win against the New Orleans.