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Scoot Comes Up Big as Blazers Beat Jazz 122-120
After four quarters of back-and-forth play with neither team able to gain a long advantage, it came down to one shot between the Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz. And Scoot Henderson came up huge, nailing a fade-away to beat the Utah Jazz, 122-120. The Blazers somewhat avenged their recent 42-point loss to the Jazz, thanks to a fun late-game push where they shut down Utah for 2 minutes while racking up points. Let’s dig in.
Blazer of the Game: Shaedon Sharpe. He teamed with honorable mention Deni Avdija to put the team on their backs, scoring against Utah’s limited defense, while making an extra effort at the other end. Sharpe and Avdija both scored 27 points.
Stat of the Night: Points in the paint. On a night where Utah actually shot better from three, the Blazers went inside, scoring 48 to Utah’s 34.
What We’ll Remember: Scoot saves the day. The actual game was rough to watch; both teams looked like they are not in the playoff hunt. The Jazz came back and tied it in the final seconds. But Henderson was given the trust to finish off Utah, and he did just that, to the roar of the crowd and his teammates. He scored 18 points overall on 50% shooting.
What’s Next: Yet another matchup with the Dallas bleepin’ Mavericks. The Mavs have already beaten Portland twice in three weeks, and they come to down for another round Saturday night.
In a thrilling matchup between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Utah Jazz, it was Scoot who came up big for the Blazers as they secured a 122-120 victory.
Scoot, who had been a key player off the bench for the Blazers all season, stepped up in a big way in this game. He finished with a team-high 25 points, including several clutch baskets down the stretch to help seal the win for Portland.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading leads throughout. But it was Scoot’s timely scoring and tenacious defense that ultimately proved to be the difference maker for the Blazers.
Fans at the Moda Center were on their feet as Scoot delivered one big play after another, showing why he has quickly become a fan favorite in Portland. His performance was a reminder of the importance of having a strong bench in the NBA, and the Blazers are certainly grateful to have Scoot on their roster.
With this win, the Blazers continue to solidify their position in the Western Conference standings. And with Scoot’s impressive showing in this game, it’s clear that he will be a key player to watch as the Blazers make a push for the playoffs.
Overall, it was a thrilling and hard-fought victory for the Blazers, and Scoot’s standout performance will surely be remembered by fans for a long time to come.
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