There was a moment during the second quarter of the Portland Trail Blazers ‘ 119-90 win Thursday night over the Orlando Magic when guard Shaedon Sharpe became a little testy. While going to the baseline, Orlando center Goga Bitadze knocked Blazers forward Toumani Camara to the ground. Sharpe then ran up behind Bitadze and bumped him in the back.

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, second from right, helps up forward Toumani Camara against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half of an NBA game Tuesday, Jan. 28

Chauncey Billups on the Rising Stars announcement: “I’m happy for Scoot. I’m happy for Bryce. I’m not happy that Toumani and Donovan didn’t make it. I thought both of them were very deserving.”

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson found himself in the starting lineup during Thursday night’s 119-90 win over the Orlando Magic, and he came through with another standout performance.

Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups said Thursday that rookie Donovan Clingan is nearing a return from a mild left ankle sprain.

The Blazers’ win over the Magic exposes a major flaw in their rebuild strategy, with Chauncey Billups’ decisions negatively impacting their long-term outlook.

Scoot Henderson's performance in the Blazers' win over the Magic was a reminder that Portland needs to trade Anfernee Simons to build around Scoot.

The Portland Trail Blazers held the upper hand throughout the second half on their way to a 125-112 home win over the Milwaukee Bucks and their former teammate.

Although this victory may be getting credited as Portland’s best defensive effort all season, another milestone was achieved that is getting less recognition: this win was Chauncey Billups’ 100th coaching victory.

Scoot Henderson had 23 points, seven assists and five rebounds, Shaedon Sharpe added 23 points and Deandre Ayton had 22 points and eight rebounds.

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (2) celebrates after scoring against the Orlando Magic with guard Scoot Henderson (00) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman) AP AP

Portland Trail Blazers starting forward Jerami Grant is out with an ankle injury for Thursday night’s home game against the Orlando Magic. That news forced coach Chauncey Billups to adjust his starting lineup. His choice to replace Grant is guard Scoot Henderson.