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

Trail Blazers head coach Billups was also detained as part of a extensive FBI investigation into sports betting. The two individuals contest the allegations.

But, the Heat were focused as they scored 86 opening half points to be ahead of the Grizzlies by thirty-nine after two quarters, the biggest half-time advantage in the franchise's 37 year history.

Adebayo top-scored with 24 scores and later stated Terry had the support of the team.

"We stand behind him. Full support," Adebayo stated. "We are with him all the way. That's our brother ultimately."

Miami head coach Spoelstra added: "Rozier is a person who is very dear to everyone. He has made a beneficial influence on our team.

"We send our thoughts and support for him as he faces this."

The Trail Blazers also secured their first game since the detentions, with Brazilian Tiago Splitter taking over as interim coach in Chauncey's non-attendance and leading the squad to a convincing 139-119 win over the Warriors.

"We all had positive times with Chauncey and his coaching style," Tiago remarked. "Our thoughts are with him and his loved ones but we have a job to do."

League Commissioner Adam Silver 'Disturbed' by Recent Events

Speaking about the arrests for the first time, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he was "deeply disturbed" by the events of the recent days.

"There's nothing more important to the NBA and supporters than the integrity of the game," he told a broadcaster. "Therefore I felt uneasy. It was disturbing."

Silver also said an NBA investigation into the player's actions in spring 2023, when there was "aberrational betting" in a game he participated for the Hornets against the Pelicans, found nothing untoward.

"We were informed by the authorities and the gambling firms," he added.

"We investigated that situation and were open about it. Although there was that aberrational betting, we, frankly, found no evidence.

"Federal authorities has legal authority... [it] can impose penalties, can take various actions that the NBA is unable to.

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

"And 30 months after, he still hasn't been convicted of any offense, in justice to Rozier.

"Clearly, it appears unfavorable, but he's been suspended, and so it is a balance here between protecting people's rights and investigating."

Other NBA Results

Elsewhere, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic recorded over forty points for the consecutive match straight to start the season.

Following racking up forty-three scores in a first defeat to the Warriors, the European star put up forty-nine scores - to go with 11 rebounds and eight passes - as the Los Angeles defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 128-110.

Greek forward Antetokounmpo additionally had a strong performance with 31 scores, twenty boards and 7 passes in the Bucks' 122-116 victory at the Raptors.

Rockets were defeated 115 to 111 by the Pistons even with 37 scores from Durant, while Wembanyama had 29 scores, eleven rebounds and 9 blocks in the San Antonio Spurs' extra-time victory over the New Orleans.