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Scoot Henderson's Breakout 31-Point Game Ties Blazers-Spurs Playoff Series

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Scoot Henderson erupted for a season-high 31 points in Game 2, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a 106-103 overtime victory against the San Antonio Spurs. The win tied the Western Conference first-round series at one game apiece, with Game 3 set for Friday in Portland. Henderson’s performance marked a career milestone, as he’d never previously scored 30 points in a regular-season game.

After missing 52 games due to a Grade 3-4 hamstring injury, his return to form included 11-of-17 shooting and clutch plays that coach Tiago Splitter called “the best game of his career.”.