Scoot Henderson Ruled Out for Rockets Game

Scoot Henderson of the Portland Trail Blazers is ruled out for Friday's game against the Houston Rockets due to a left quadricep contusion sustained in Wednesday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Henderson left the game after a minor collision while chasing a rebound and was subsequently ruled out. With him sidelined, Dalano Banton is expected to see increased playing time, and potential rotation opportunities may arise for Rayan Rupert or Kris Murray. Henderson's status remains uncertain for the second game against the Rockets on Saturday, adding to the Blazers' guard depth woes as they are already missing Anfernee Simons due to a chest injury. The Trail Blazers have a 6-9 record and face challenges in the competitive Western Conference. The team struggles with turnovers, contributing to their recent defeat against the Thunder.