Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson’s shot was on point Tuesday night against the Brooklyn Nets. He drove for a dunk, had a put-back dunk, hit a floater and a short jumper, and nailed many three-pointers. Wide-open threes, contested threes, step-back threes, ill-advised threes. It didn’t matter the variety. Almost all of them went in.

The second-year guard established career-highs in points (39), field goals (13), and 3-pointers (eight), shooting 13-of-18 from the field and 5-of-8 from the foul line. Henderson was also responsible for four rebounds, six assists, and two steals in what qualifies as the best performance of his young NBA career.

Searching for redemption from Sunday night's overtime falter in Salt Lake City, the Brooklyn Nets snapped their five-game losing streak by discarding the Portla

The Blazers guard had a career-high but that didn't make up for off nights from Anfernee Simons and Deandre Ayton.

Scoot Henderson had a signature game against the Jazz on Boxing Day, proving he’s ready to lead the Blazers’ future. He wants to be Portland’s star and be part of the long-term backcourt with Shaedon Sharpe.