Chauncey Billups found his gesture “ amazing “. “ Playing the game was amazing “, insists the Blazers coach speaking of an offering of Scoot Hendersonin a mouse hole, towards Matisse Thybulle.
It was one of the 11 assists delivered (equaled season record) by the leader of the Blazers, opposing the Spurs for the second time in a row. “ You see what experience gives. You start to see him playing freely, being relaxed. And let the game come to you, rather than thinking about it before it happens », Analyzes his coach, according to whom the game is starting to slow down for his young talent.
The former Pistons legend considers it to be ” probably his best match so far “. It's hard to contradict him as the 19-year-old, who averaged 15 points in December, seemed more in control in this match compared to the start of the season, where he had too much of a tendency to rush headlong.
In addition to showing off his creative qualities with some spectacular passes, against a weak Texan defense, the player with the “goggles” showed more stability in his outside shot. Several times asked to send from afar, he converted three of his five attempts behind the arc.
“Give their gifts” to your teammates
He still missed the target more than once at mid-distance or near the circle, to finish at 9/21 in shooting, or 22 points to which must be added 7 rebounds. “ The previous match, he had a complicated first quarter, then three very good quarters after that. I think he played a complete match overall tonight. », Appreciates Chauncey Billups, who also highlights his impact in defense, his desire to dive onto the floor.
For his part, the third choice of the last Draft believes that this type of service “ must be [s]we perform normally, [s]we standard “. His multiple assists? “(My teammates) are still open. Knowing this, from studying the footage, that the defense always tightens when I enter, I make sure to give them their gifts. It's a holiday weekend, so let's get going! »
His progress at the level of shooting ? “ I work, I work. The work will show. I can't really say that I'm more comfortable, I'm just working. » The one who still sees himself in the race for the title of rookie of the year concludes: “ I have to keep learning, I know I have a lot to learn. This is just the beginning. »
| Scoot Henderson | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2023-24 | POR | 21 | 27 | 36.7 | 26.8 | 81.8 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 0.6 | 3.1 | 0.2 | 11.8 |
| Total | 21 | 27 | 36.7 | 26.8 | 81.8 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 0.6 | 3.1 | 0.2 | 11.8 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
