Who’s Playing
New York @ Portland
Current Records: New York 25-31; Portland 22-34
What to Know
The New York Knicks’ road trip will continue as they head to Moda Center at the Rose Quarter at 5 p.m. ET Saturday to face off against the Portland Trail Blazers. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
It was a close one, but on Thursday New York sidestepped the Golden State Warriors for a 116-114 victory. The Knicks’ power forward Julius Randle looked sharp as he dropped a double-double on 28 points and 16 boards in addition to seven dimes.
Speaking of close games: Portland came out on top in a nail-biter against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, sneaking past 107-105. Shooting guard Anfernee Simons and center Jusuf Nurkic were among the main playmakers for Portland as the former shot 5-for-11 from beyond the arc and finished with 29 points and five assists and the latter posted a double-double on 19 points and 12 rebounds. That makes it five consecutive games in which Nurkic has had at least ten rebounds.
New York is expected to win this handily, but they should have beaten the Orlando Magic Nov. 17 easily too and instead slipped up with a 104-98. In other words, don’t count Portland out just yet.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 5 p.m. ET
- Where: Moda Center at the Rose Quarter — Portland, Oregon
- TV: MSG Network
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $6.00
Odds
The Knicks are a 4.5-point favorite against the Trail Blazers, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 4.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Portland have won eight out of their last 12 games against New York.
- Feb 06, 2021 – New York 110 vs. Portland 99
- Jan 24, 2021 – Portland 116 vs. New York 113
- Jan 01, 2020 – New York 117 vs. Portland 93
- Dec 10, 2019 – Portland 115 vs. New York 87
- Jan 07, 2019 – Portland 111 vs. New York 101
- Nov 20, 2018 – Portland 118 vs. New York 114
- Mar 06, 2018 – Portland 111 vs. New York 87
- Nov 27, 2017 – Portland 103 vs. New York 91
- Mar 23, 2017 – Portland 110 vs. New York 95
- Nov 22, 2016 – New York 107 vs. Portland 103
- Mar 01, 2016 – Portland 104 vs. New York 85
- Dec 12, 2015 – New York 112 vs. Portland 110
Injury Report for Portland
- Eric Bledsoe: Out (Achilles)
- Dennis Smith Jr.: Out (Elbow)
- Keon Johnson: Out (Ankle)
- Damian Lillard: Out (Abdomen)
- Marcos Louzada Silva: Out (Knee)
- Nassir Little: Out for the Season (Shoulder)
- Joe Ingles: Out for the Season (Knee)
Injury Report for New York
- Nerlens Noel: Out (Knee)
- R.J. Barrett: Out (Ankle)
- Luka Samanic: Out (Heel)
- Derrick Rose: Out (Ankle)
