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The Heat earned a decisive 146 to 114 win against the Grizzlies in their first NBA game since player Terry Rozier was arrested over suspected illegal gambling.

Trail Blazers coach Billups was additionally detained as part of a broad federal investigation into illegal gambling. Both men contest the claims.

However, the Heat were not distracted as they recorded 86 opening half points to lead Memphis by 39 after two quarters, the biggest halftime lead in the franchise's 37-year existence.

Bam Adebayo led the way with twenty-four scores and later said Terry had the support of the team.

"We stand behind him. Full support," Adebayo stated. "You support him through and through. He's like family at the end of the day."

Miami head coach Erik Spoelstra added: "Rozier is a person who is important to everyone. He has made a real positive impact on our locker room.

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

The Trail Blazers also won their first game since the detentions, with Brazilian Splitter taking over as temporary head coach in Billups' non-attendance and guiding the team to a decisive 139-119 victory against the Warriors.

"We all had positive times with Chauncey and how he coached," Tiago remarked. "Our thoughts are with him and his loved ones but our focus is on the game."

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver 'Upset' by Arrests

Speaking about the arrests for the initial occasion, NBA commissioner Adam Silver stated he was "very upset" by the incidents of the past few days.

"Nothing is more critical to the league and supporters than the fairness of the game," he informed Amazon Prime. "And so I felt uneasy. It was very upsetting."

Silver also said an league probe into the player's conduct in spring 2023, when there was "aberrational betting" in a game he played for the Hornets against the Pelicans, found nothing untoward.

"It was brought to our attention by the regulators and the betting companies," he added.

"We investigated the matter and were very transparent regarding it. Although there was that aberrational betting, we, frankly, couldn't find anything.

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

"Therefore, we've been cooperating since then. Naturally, what they announced recently was an charge.

"Moreover 30 months after, he has not been found guilty of any offense, in fairness to Terry.

"Obviously, it appears unfavorable, but he's been put on administrative leave, and so it is a balance here between protecting people's rights and investigating."

Other NBA Outcomes

In other games, Los Angeles Lakers player Doncic recorded more than 40 points for the second game in a row to start the season.

After racking up 43 points in a first loss to the Golden State, the European star put up forty-nine points - to go with eleven boards and 8 passes - as the Los Angeles defeated the Timberwolves 128 to 110.

From Greece player Antetokounmpo additionally had a strong performance with 31 points, 20 rebounds and seven passes in the Milwaukee Bucks' 122 to 116 win at the Toronto Raptors.

Rockets were defeated 115 to 111 by the Pistons despite 37 scores from Durant, while Victor Wembanyama had 29 points, 11 rebounds and nine rejections in the Spurs' overtime win over the New Orleans.