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Miami Heat claimed a decisive 146 to 114 victory over the Grizzlies in their initial basketball game after guard Terry Rozier was detained for suspected unlawful sports betting.

Trail Blazers coach Billups was also detained in connection with a sweeping federal probe into sports betting. The two individuals contest the allegations.

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

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

"We stand behind him. Complete backing," Adebayo stated. "We are with him all the way. That's our brother at the end of the day."

Miami head coach Spoelstra added: "Rozier is somebody who is very dear to all of us. He has made a beneficial influence on our locker room.

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

Portland additionally won their first game since the detentions, with Brazil-born Splitter stepping in as temporary head coach in Billups' absence and leading the squad to a decisive 139 to 119 victory over the Warriors.

"Everyone experienced positive times with Chauncey and his coaching style," Tiago said. "Our thoughts are with him and his loved ones but we have a job to do."

League Commissioner Adam Silver 'Upset' over Arrests

Speaking about the arrests for the first time, league head Silver said he was "very upset" by the incidents of the past few days.

"There's nothing more important to the NBA and its fans than the integrity of the game," he informed Amazon Prime. "Therefore I had a pit in my stomach. It was very upsetting."

Silver further mentioned an NBA investigation into the player's conduct in spring 2023, when there was "aberrational betting" in a game he played for the Charlotte Hornets versus the Pelicans, found nothing untoward.

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

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

"The federal government has subpoena power... [it] can impose penalties, can do all kinds of things that the NBA can't do.

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

"Moreover 30 months after, he has not been found guilty of anything, in justice to Rozier.

"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 conducting an inquiry."

Other League Outcomes

Elsewhere, Lakers player Luka Doncic recorded over forty scores for the consecutive match straight to start the season.

After racking up forty-three scores in a season-opening defeat to the Warriors, the Slovenian achieved forty-nine scores - to go with 11 rebounds and eight assists - as the Lakers defeated the Timberwolves 128-110.

Greek player Giannis Antetokounmpo additionally had a strong performance with 31 points, 20 boards and 7 passes in the Milwaukee Bucks' 122-116 victory at the Raptors.

Rockets were defeated 115-111 by the Pistons even with 37 scores from Kevin Durant, while Victor Wembanyama had 29 points, 11 rebounds and nine rejections in the Spurs' extra-time victory over the Pelicans.