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[Saba Sports News] The Miami Heat delivered a resounding 142-82 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, but the spotlight wasn’t on the score. Instead, rookie guard Scoot Henderson found himself at the center of attention for all the wrong reasons.
Despite leading Portland with 20 points in 41 minutes of play, Henderson’s performance was overshadowed by a dismal +/- of -58, setting an unfortunate NBA record. This marked the second occasion in his brief career that he’s posted a +/- of -55 or worse, a feat unmatched this century.
The game also marked a historical low for the Trail Blazers, as they became the first team in NBA history to suffer multiple 60-point losses in a single season. Conversely, the Heat celebrated their largest margin of victory with the 60-point win.
Portland head coach Chauncey Billups acknowledged the rough nature of the game, attributing the Blazers’ struggles to Miami’s aggressive defense and their inability to penetrate the paint.
It was a rough outing for the Blazers, particularly for Henderson, who found himself in the midst of a historic defeat.