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Published: 03:41 BST, 25 October 2025 | Updated: 03:41 BST, 25 October 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Bam Adebayo scored 24 points and the Miami Heat won their first game since guard [Terry Rozier was arrested on gambling-related charges](https://apnews.com/article/heat-terry-rozier-arrest-gambling-3dcfa7247f454beefe86883edbc5d9bd?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share), building a first-half lead and coasting to a 146-114 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.
The NBA placed Rozier and Portland coach Chauncey Billups on immediate leave from their teams after the news of their arrests broke Thursday. Rozier is accused of conspiring to help associates win bets based on his performance.
Nikola Jovic added 20 points for Miami, Kel'el Ware had 19, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. finished with 17 points, 10 rebounds and six assists in the Heat's first victory of the season.
Jaren Jackson Jr. led Memphis with 19 points, rookie Cedric Coward finished with 16, and Santi Aldama had 13. Ja Morant, who had 35 points in an opening win over New Orleans, managed only 12 points, going 4 of 16 from the field.
The game was never close after Miami built a double-digit lead early with 17 straight points in the first quarter, Adebayo had 18 points in the period.
Near the midway point of the second period, the lead swelled to 56-30 fueled by Miami shooting 65%, including 8 of 11 from outside the arc. The Heat led 86-47 at the half.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots between Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22) and center Kel'el Ware (7) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
Heat: Host New York on Sunday night in Miami's home opener.
Grizzlies: Host Indiana on Saturday night.
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Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware (7) grabs a rebound ahead of Memphis Grizzlies center PJ Hall (16) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) handles the ball against Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (45) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22) handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
Miami Heat forward Simone Fontecchio (0) handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward (23) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (45) handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells (0) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22) handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (8) shoots against Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware (7) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)