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Miami Heat secured a overwhelming 146 to 114 win against the Grizzlies in their initial NBA match after guard Rozier was detained over alleged unlawful gambling.

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups was also detained in connection with a extensive FBI investigation into sports betting. The two individuals contest the allegations.

However, the Miami team were focused as they recorded 86 opening half points to lead Memphis by 39 after two quarters, the largest halftime lead in the franchise's 37-year existence.

Bam Adebayo top-scored with 24 scores and later stated Terry had the team's full backing.

"We support him. Complete backing," Adebayo said. "We are with him all the way. He's like family at the end of the day."

Miami head coach Erik Spoelstra added: "Terry is a person who is important to all of us. He's had a beneficial influence on our team.

"Our thoughts are with him and our care for him as he goes through the situation."

Portland also won their first game since the detentions, with Brazil-born Tiago Splitter stepping in as interim coach in Billups' non-attendance and leading the squad to a decisive 139-119 win against the Golden State Warriors.

"We all had great experiences with Billups and how he coached," Splitter said. "We're thinking of him and his family but we have a job to do."

NBA Commissioner Silver 'Disturbed' by Arrests

Speaking about the detentions for the first time, league head Silver said he was "very upset" by the events of the recent days.

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

The commissioner further mentioned an NBA investigation into Rozier's conduct in spring 2023, when there was "aberrational betting" in a game he participated for the Hornets versus the New Orleans Pelicans, found nothing untoward.

"It was brought to our attention by the authorities and the gambling firms," he continued.

"We investigated the matter and were open regarding it. And while there was the unusual wagering, we, honestly, found no evidence.

"The federal government has legal authority... [it] can impose penalties, can take various actions that the NBA can't do.

"So, we've been cooperating since then. And, of course, what they announced yesterday was an charge.

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

"Obviously, it doesn't look good, but he's been suspended, and so it is a balance here between protecting people's rights and investigating."

Other League Results

In other games, Lakers player Doncic recorded more than 40 scores for the consecutive match in a row to begin the campaign.

Following racking up forty-three points in a season-opening loss to the Warriors, the Slovenian achieved forty-nine points - along with 11 rebounds and 8 passes - as the Lakers defeated the Timberwolves 128-110.

From Greece forward Antetokounmpo also had a big night with thirty-one scores, 20 boards and seven passes in the Bucks' 122-116 win over the Toronto Raptors.

Houston Rockets were beaten 115-111 by the Detroit Pistons despite 37 scores from Kevin Durant, while Wembanyama had 29 points, 11 rebounds and 9 rejections in the Spurs' overtime win over the Pelicans.