The Portland Trail Blazers are at home on Thursday night as they host the Atlanta Hawks in an interconference matchup.
Portland enters Thursday’s game with a 19-22 record after losing on the road to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night.
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Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17)Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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In Tuesday’s loss to the Warriors, Shaedon Sharpe led the way for the Trail Blazers as he recorded 19 points and two rebounds while Caleb Love added 17 points, three rebounds and seven assists of his own.
Now Portland will try to bounce back on Thursday as they face off against the Hawks in a tough home matchup.
On the other side, Atlanta enters Thursday’s contest with a 20-22 record after losing on the road to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.
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Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7)Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the way for the Hawks in Tuesday’s loss as he ended the game with 26 points, four rebounds and three assists while C.J. McCollum recorded 25 points and three assists off the bench.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Thursday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Hawks Injury Report, Will Kristaps Porzingis, Zaccharie Risacher Play?
For the Hawks, they have five players listed on their injury report, including both Kristaps Porzingis and Zaccharie Risacher.
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Atlanta Hawks forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (8) © Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Atlanta has ruled out Porzingis due to left Achilles tendinitis as he will miss his fourth consecutive contest.
With Porzingis sidelined, Onyeka Okongwu will likely continue to have an increased role while Asa Newell could also have a larger role, especially with Mouhamed Gueye being listed as questionable due to a right ankle sprain.
The Hawks have also ruled out Risacher as he will miss his fourth straight game due to a left knee bone contusion.
Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10)Mike Watters-Imagn Images
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With Risacher sidelined once again, Vit Krejci and Corey Kispert could both be in line for larger roles.
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N’Faly Dante has also been ruled out as he is set to miss the rest of the season due to a torn ACL while Luke Kennard has been listed as questionable with a neck sprain.
Trail Blazers Injury Report, Will Deni Avdija, Jerami Grant Play?
On the other side, the Trail Blazers have seven players listed on their injury report, including both Deni Avdija and Jerami Grant.
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8)Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Portland has listed Avdija as doubtful due to lower back soreness and he is expected to miss his second consecutive contest.
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With Avdija likely to be sidelined once again, Love could draw another start in his place while Jrue Holiday could also have an increased role.
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9)Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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The Trail Blazers have listed Grant as questionable due to left Achilles tendonitis and there is a chance he could make his first appearance since December 18 on Thursday.
Scoot Henderson, Damian Lillard, Kris Murray, Matisse Thybulle and Blake Wesley have all been ruled out as they remain sidelined while recovering from injuries.
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Fans can catch Thursday night’s matchup between the Hawks and Trail Blazers from Portland at 10:00 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jan 15, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.