Watch Scoot Henderson receive a standing ovation ahead of his 2026 debut

Scott Henderson received a standing ovation from the Portland crowd in his season debut during Trail Blazers vs. Memphis Grizzlies match on Friday night.

Henderson could not make his season debut during the 2025-26 NBA campaign before February. He is dealing with a significant hamstring injury that has sidelined him since training camp. During the season, Portland has had to rely on its depth at the position while Henderson recovers.

Fortunately for Portland, Henderson has finally healed enough to return to the hardwood. Before entering the game, fans gave him a round of applause as they welcomed their young standout back back from a serious injury.

A standing ovation for Scoot 👏

After missing 51 games due to injury, the Trail Blazers point guard is back in action! pic.tvitter.com/LtBOKVvk0r

— NBA (@NBA) February 7, 2026

As Scoot Henderson, the Blazers played against the Grizzlies

Scott Henderson was active in his season debut, helping the Trail Blazers snap a six-game losing streak with a 135-115 win over the Grizzlies at home.

Portland got off to a slow start against Memphis, trailing 36-25 after the first quarter. They responded with dominant displays in the second and third quarters, outscoring the Grizzlies 81-51 during that stretch. This opened the way to a convincing victory at home.

Eight players scored in double figures for Portland in the win, including Henderson. He finished with 11 points, nine assists, five rebounds and one steal. He shot 4-of-10 from the field, including 2-of-7 from beyond the arc and 1-of-2 from the free throw line. Jerami Grant led the way with 23 points and two rebounds, Jrue Holiday with 20 points and seven assists, Tumani Kamara had 15 points and four rebounds, while Donovan Klingan had 13 points and 17 rebounds. Meanwhile, Robert Williams III had 13 points and seven rebounds.

Portland improved to 24-28 on the season, holding onto 10th place in the Western Conference standings. They lead the Grizzlies by three games and the Dallas Mavericks by 4.5 games. However, they trail the Los Angeles Clippers by 0.5 games and the Golden State Warriors by four games.

The Blazers will be looking forward to their next game, a rematch with the Grizzlies at home. That contest will take place on February 7th at 10:00 PM ET.