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Scoot Henderson Scores 31, Leads Portland's 14-Point Comeback

4/23/2026

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Henderson Erases Deficit

Scoot Henderson scored 31 points as Portland erased a 14-point deficit.
He hit the go-ahead shot with under three minutes left and finished 7-of-13 from three, including five threes.
After Rudy Gobert blocked his attempt, Henderson showed more patience and found a more efficient paint look.
Portland retained Henderson despite criticism after trading Damian Lillard, praising him as an ideal teammate.

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Wembanyama Exits

Victor Wembanyama left early in the second quarter with a concussion, removing San Antonio’s rim protector.
The Spurs surrendered a double-digit fourth-quarter lead, going scoreless for the final 3:37.
Social-media tied Jaden Henderson’s comment to Deni Avdija’s IDF service, calling it a jab at Wembanyama and citing Gaza-Lebanon genocide accusations.
Analysts said the Spurs must now force a slower pace to neutralize Portland’s fast attack without Wembanyama.

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Henderson Erases Deficit

Scoot Henderson scored 31 points as Portland erased a 14-point deficit.
He hit the go-ahead shot with under three minutes left and finished 7-of-13 from three, including five threes.
After Rudy Gobert blocked his attempt, Henderson showed more patience and found a more efficient paint look.
Portland retained Henderson despite criticism after trading Damian Lillard, praising him as an ideal teammate.

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