Scoot Henderson turned in his best game of the 2025-26 season Tuesday night, erupting for a season-high 31 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers past the San Antonio Spurs.
The victory evened the teams’ first-round playoff series at one game apiece, giving Portland a timely response after Henderson had struggled to stay healthy during the season.
A needed lift for Portland
Henderson’s breakout performance provided the offensive spark the Trail Blazers needed to level the series. His 31 points marked his top scoring output of the season and came in a pivotal playoff moment as Portland sought to regain momentum against San Antonio.
With the series now tied 1-1, the first-round matchup heads forward on even terms following Tuesday’s result.