New York Knicks chase eighth straight win over Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers meet New York Knicks at Moda Center, Tuesday 2:00pm (NBA). New York Knicks have won the last seven against Portland Trail Blazers.
The big picture
Portland Trail Blazers come in 11th on the ladder; New York Knicks are 14th. Portland Trail Blazers have the higher position to protect.
Portland Trail Blazers are 6–2 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 121.4 points for and 112.4 against.
New York Knicks are 4–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 110 points for and 105.1 against.
Form
Portland Trail Blazers have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Los Angeles Lakers 118–124.
New York Knicks have won four of their last five and most recently beat Chicago Bulls 135–105.
Head to head
These sides have met 49 times on our records since 2001: Portland Trail Blazers 29, New York Knicks 20.
Last time out (2025-26), New York Knicks won 127–97 at Madison Square Garden.
New York Knicks have won the last seven against Portland Trail Blazers.
Biggest margin between these two: New York Knicks by 42 points in 2011-12 (121–79).
Players to watch
For Portland Trail Blazers, watch Deni Avdija (23.3 points a game, 54 rebounds in 2026-27) and Damian Lillard (20.4 points a game, 29 rebounds in 2026-27).
For New York Knicks, watch Jalen Brunson (25.6 points a game, 21 rebounds in 2026-27) and Karl-Anthony Towns (19.9 points a game, 109 rebounds in 2026-27).
At Moda Center
Portland Trail Blazers have won 9 of their last 16 at Moda Center.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Portland Trail Blazers have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
