NBA · Final

Knicks Defeat Trail Blazers in Close Contest

New York Knicks25-14

123

Portland Trail Blazers19-21

114

Sunday, January 11, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Moda Center

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Who won New York Knicks vs Portland Trail Blazers?

New York Knicks beat Portland Trail Blazers 123-114 at Moda Center on January 11, 2026.

Who was favored in New York Knicks vs Portland Trail Blazers?

New York Knicks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -218 (about 69% implied). The favorite won.

The New York Knicks secured a victory against the Portland Trail Blazers with a final score of 123-114 at the Moda Center. This win extends the Knicks' lead in the season series to 2-0 over the Trail Blazers, who have struggled against them in recent matchups. In their previous meetings, the Knicks defeated the Trail Blazers 110-93 on March 30, 2025, and edged them out 114-113 on March 13, 2025.

The Trail Blazers entered this game with a home record of 19-21, while the Knicks boasted a stronger away record of 25-14. Portland's recent form has seen them perform well at home, with a record of 7-3 in their last ten games, including a five-game winning streak leading into this matchup. They averaged 113.1 points scored and 112.6 points allowed during this stretch. Conversely, the Knicks have faced difficulties lately, with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games and a scoring average of 115.8 points, but they have allowed an average of 120.8 points, indicating defensive struggles.

In terms of home versus away performance, the Trail Blazers have been more successful at the Moda Center, holding a home record of 5-2 in their last seven games, while the Knicks have struggled on the road with a 2-4 record in their last six away games. The Knicks' last game before facing the Trail Blazers resulted in a loss against the Phoenix Suns, while the Trail Blazers were coming off a win against the Houston Rockets.

Injury concerns were notable for both teams. The Trail Blazers were without Shaedon Sharpe, who was ruled out due to a knee injury. Additionally, Ja Morant and Damian Lillard were listed as day-to-day, with Morant dealing with an elbow issue and Lillard managing an Achilles problem. The Knicks had their own injury concerns, with Mohamed Diawara and Jalen Brunson both listed as day-to-day due to finger and wrist injuries, respectively.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Knicks favored by 5.5 points, with a total set at 230.5. The odds for the Knicks to win straight up were -218, while the Trail Blazers had a money line of +180. The spread indicated a competitive matchup, though the Knicks were expected to have the edge.

Conditions at the Moda Center were typical for a January evening, with fans eager to see if the Trail Blazers could maintain their home success against a formidable Knicks team. Key moments in the game included crucial scoring plays in the fourth quarter, such as a three-point jumper by Jalen Brunson that extended the Knicks' lead to 117-107, and a series of free throws and three-pointers from Shaedon Sharpe that kept the Trail Blazers within striking distance.

As the game progressed, the Knicks demonstrated their ability to execute down the stretch, with OG Anunoby contributing significantly, including a dunk that helped solidify their lead. The Trail Blazers fought hard but ultimately fell short, unable to overcome the Knicks' late-game execution.

This matchup highlighted the contrasting trajectories of both teams, with the Knicks looking to build on their success while the Trail Blazers faced challenges in maintaining consistency. The game served as a reminder of the competitive nature of the NBA, where every matchup can shift the momentum for the teams involved.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	NY -5.5	230.5 o -105 / u -115	New York Knicks -218 · Portland Trail Blazers +180

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Injury report

Ja MorantDay-To-DayElbowPortland Trail Blazers
Shaedon SharpeOutKneePortland Trail Blazers
Damian LillardDay-To-DayAchillesPortland Trail Blazers
Mohamed DiawaraDay-To-DayFingerNew York Knicks
Jalen BrunsonDay-To-DayWristNew York Knicks

Leaders

PointsDeni Avdija25Portland Trail Blazers
AssistsDeni Avdija4Portland Trail Blazers
ReboundsDonovan Clingan8Portland Trail Blazers
PointsJalen Brunson26New York Knicks
AssistsJalen Brunson8New York Knicks
ReboundsKarl-Anthony Towns11New York Knicks

Recent form

Portland Trail Blazers

Last 10: 7-3Streak W5113.1 scored · 112.6 allowed per game5-2 at home

W111-105vs Houston RocketsJan 10
W103-102vs Houston RocketsJan 8
W137-117vs Utah JazzJan 6
W115-110at San Antonio SpursJan 4
W122-109at New Orleans PelicansJan 3
L95-124at Oklahoma City ThunderJan 1
W125-122vs Dallas MavericksDec 30
W114-108vs Boston CelticsDec 28
L103-119vs LA ClippersDec 27
L106-110vs Orlando MagicDec 24

New York Knicks

Last 10: 4-6Streak L1115.8 scored · 120.8 allowed per game2-4 away

L107-112at Phoenix SunsJan 10
W123-111vs LA ClippersJan 8
L90-121at Detroit PistonsJan 6
L119-130vs Philadelphia 76ersJan 4
L99-111vs Atlanta HawksJan 3
L132-134at San Antonio SpursJan 1
W130-125at New Orleans PelicansDec 30
W128-125at Atlanta HawksDec 28
W126-124vs Cleveland CavaliersDec 25
L104-115at Minnesota TimberwolvesDec 24

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Boston	-	26	W2	.683	56
New York	3	29	L1	.646	53
Toronto	10	36	W1	.561	46
Philadelphia	11	37	W2	.549	45
Brooklyn	36	62	L3	.244	20
Oklahoma City	-	18	L2	.780	64
Denver	10	28	W12	.659	54
Minnesota	15	33	W2	.598	49
Portland	22	40	W2	.512	42
Utah	42	60	L1	.268	22

Box score

Stat	New York Knicks	Portland Trail Blazers
Field goals	50-99	40-84
Field goal %	51	48
Three-pointers	17-46	12-39
Three-point %	37	31
Free throws	6-8	22-25
Free throw %	75	88
Rebounds	45	39
Offensive rebounds	13	7
Defensive rebounds	32	32
Assists	32	24
Steals	11	9
Blocks	7	6
Turnovers	12	15
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	1
Technical fouls, total	0	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	16	22
Fast-break points	20	25
Points in the paint	56	50
Fouls	18	8
Largest lead	11	3
Lead changes	19	19
Time in front	79	10

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter86-78Jalen Brunson makes 8-foot driving floating jump shot (Mikal Bridges assists)
3rd Quarter88-78Miles McBride makes 8-foot two point shot (Jordan Clarkson assists)
3rd Quarter88-80Shaedon Sharpe makes driving layup (Jrue Holiday assists)
3rd Quarter88-82Caleb Love makes running layup (Jrue Holiday assists)
3rd Quarter90-82Josh Hart makes 11-foot driving floating jump shot (Mitchell Robinson assists)
3rd Quarter90-85Caleb Love makes 25-foot three pointer
4th Quarter90-87Robert Williams III makes 1-foot layup (Jrue Holiday assists)
4th Quarter90-88Robert Williams III makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter92-88OG Anunoby makes two point shot (Josh Hart assists)
4th Quarter92-89Jrue Holiday makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter92-90Jrue Holiday makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter92-92Robert Williams III makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Shaedon Sharpe assists)
4th Quarter92-94Deni Avdija makes 13-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter92-95Deni Avdija makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter94-95Mikal Bridges makes 15-foot pullup jump shot (OG Anunoby assists)
4th Quarter94-96Toumani Camara makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter94-97Toumani Camara makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter95-97Jalen Brunson makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter96-97Jalen Brunson makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter99-97Mikal Bridges makes 26-foot running pullup jump shot (Jalen Brunson assists)
4th Quarter100-97OG Anunoby makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter101-97OG Anunoby makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter101-100Caleb Love makes 25-foot three point jumper (Deni Avdija assists)
4th Quarter103-100Jalen Brunson makes 7-foot two point shot
4th Quarter103-101Donovan Clingan makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter103-102Donovan Clingan makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter103-104Shaedon Sharpe makes 9-foot driving floating jump shot (Donovan Clingan assists)
4th Quarter106-104OG Anunoby makes 22-foot three point jumper (Miles McBride assists)
4th Quarter109-104Miles McBride makes 24-foot running pullup jump shot (OG Anunoby assists)
4th Quarter112-104OG Anunoby makes 22-foot three point jumper (Josh Hart assists)
4th Quarter114-104Josh Hart makes running layup
4th Quarter114-107Jrue Holiday makes 25-foot three pointer
4th Quarter117-107Jalen Brunson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Mikal Bridges assists)
4th Quarter117-108Shaedon Sharpe makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter117-109Shaedon Sharpe makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter117-112Shaedon Sharpe makes 25-foot three pointer
4th Quarter119-112Josh Hart makes 11-foot two point shot
4th Quarter121-112OG Anunoby makes tip shot
4th Quarter123-112OG Anunoby makes 1-foot dunk (Miles McBride assists)
4th Quarter123-114Toumani Camara makes driving dunk