Overview
- Miami beat Memphis 146-114 behind 24 points from Bam Adebayo, with Nikola Jovic scoring 20, Kel'el Ware 19 and Jaime Jaquez Jr. adding 17 points, 10 rebounds and six assists.
- The Heat raced to an 86-47 halftime lead after shooting 65% early and hitting 8 of 11 threes, posting 86 first‑half points and the largest halftime margin in franchise history.
- The NBA placed Terry Rozier and Portland coach Chauncey Billups on leave following their arrests in an FBI sports gambling probe.
- Bam Adebayo said the Heat “stand behind” Rozier, and coach Erik Spoelstra emphasized care for him as the team proceeds without its guard.
- Portland named Tiago Splitter interim head coach, and the Trail Blazers won their first game under him 139-119 against Golden State.