From 'bust' to breakout: How Scoot Henderson is thriving in the 2026 NBA playoffs
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- Scoot Henderson poured in 31 points on 11/17 shooting, including five 3‑pointers, as Portland erased a 14‑point fourth‑quarter deficit.
- Portland Trail Blazers forced a 1‑1 series tie with a 106‑103 win, despite Victor Wembanyama exiting with a concussion.
- Victor Wembanyama left the game in the second quarter with a concussion, limiting the Spurs to 29% 3‑point shooting.
- Jrue Holiday anchored the Spurs with solid play, but the team still fell short after a 29% deep‑shooting night.
- NBACentral highlighted Henderson’s 7‑of‑13 3‑point shooting in the series and his 40% 3‑point rate over the final 20 games.
Why it matters: Portland Trail Blazers gain a clutch scorer, boosting ticket sales and playoff odds; the Spurs lose momentum as their 29% 3‑point shooting stalls. Henderson’s 31‑point night could secure a larger contract and shift the team’s market value upward.
