Scoot Henderson

The historian who famously coined the phrase about the dangers of having “too much of a good thing” might’ve changed his mind, had he been around to experience four different game-winners on the NBA’s slate on December 26, 2024. Giving late-night League Pass watchers a reason to stay awake, Scoot Henderson prepares himself for a potential game-winner, perhaps feeling the energy — and the 16,934 in attendance — elevate to unseen levels. Aggressive upon recognizing a pick-and-roll switch, Henderson uses speed and deception to his advantage against Walker Kessler before working a brake-pumping reverse pivot that opens the door for a game-winning middy. Walk-off game-winners in Sactown, central Florida, and the nation’s capital left Henderson with competition for the play of the night, but Henderson nonetheless starred, guiding the Portland Trail Blazers’ win over the Utah Jazz. Equally significant in terms of box score contribution, Henderson tallied a double-double, securing 18 points (on 6-of-12 shooting), 10 assists, two steals, one block, and three 3-pointers.