Scoot Henderson scores 28 as Trail Blazers beat struggling Pacers

Portland hands Indiana its ninth straight loss as Henderson has season-high scoring night.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Scoot Henderson scored a season-high 28 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 131-111 victory over the skidding Indiana Pacers, who have now lost nine straight games. Jerami Grant and Jrue Holiday added 21 points each for the Blazers, while Deni Avdija returned from injury to contribute 18 points and 8 assists. Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 22 points in the loss.

Why it matters

The Blazers' win extends the Pacers' losing streak to nine games, highlighting Indiana's struggles this season. Meanwhile, the strong performance from young star Scoot Henderson is an encouraging sign for Portland as they look to build momentum heading into the playoffs.

The details

Henderson scored or assisted on 15 points during a 25-7 run in the final 5:30 of the second quarter to help the Blazers take a 69-52 lead into halftime. He finished the game 10-of-15 shooting with 28 points, 6 assists and no turnovers. Grant and Holiday also had big scoring nights for Portland, while Avdija returned from a six-game absence due to a back injury.

  • The Pacers have now lost 9 straight games.
  • Avdija returned from a 6-game absence due to a lower back injury.

The players

Scoot Henderson

A young star player for the Portland Trail Blazers who scored a season-high 28 points in the win.

Pascal Siakam

The leading scorer for the Indiana Pacers, who had 22 points in the loss.

Deni Avdija

The Trail Blazers forward who returned from injury to contribute 18 points and 8 assists.

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What’s next

The Pacers will look to end their 9-game losing streak when they wrap up a 4-game road trip on Tuesday at Sacramento.

The takeaway

Henderson's big night and the Blazers' win highlight the struggles of the Pacers, who have now lost 9 straight games. However, the return of Avdija from injury is an encouraging sign for Portland as they aim to build momentum heading into the playoffs.