Scoot Henderson Scores 39 Points in Trail Blazers’ Loss to Nets (1/14/25)

Scoot Henderson Scores 39 Points in Trail Blazers’ Loss to Nets (1/14/25)

Scoot Henderson led the Portland Trail Blazers against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, scoring 39 points. He shot an impressive 13-of-18 from the field and made eight out of ten three-point attempts. Henderson also contributed six assists and played for 38 minutes, but the Trail Blazers lost 132-114.

What It Means

Henderson’s 39-point game was a standout performance, exceeding his season average of 10.9 points per game by a significant margin. This game marked only the second time this season he has led his team in scoring. Despite his usual role off the bench, he showed great efficiency with a shooting percentage of 72.2%. His six assists also surpassed his average of five per game, highlighting his playmaking ability. While he has had streaks of scoring over ten points this season, this performance was exceptional compared to his typical output.