New York Knicks vs Portland Trail Blazers (Image via Getty) The Portland Trail Blazers visit the New York Knicks in New York with both teams in very different situations. Portland is trying to stop a three-game slide while dealing with several injuries. New York is coming in on a four-game winning streak and has most of its main players available.This game is likely to be decided by depth and basic execution. Portland is missing key guards and needs replacement players to handle the ball and score. New York’s job is not as difficult. They need to defend well, take care of the ball, and use its size advantage.The game will be played at Madison Square Garden, where the Knicks have been strong this season. New York already beat Portland once earlier in the year, and the Blazers are even more short-handed for this meeting.
Portland Trail Blazers’ injury report vs the New York Knicks (January 30, 2026)
Portland Trail Blazers are 23-25 and have lost three straight. Head coach Chauncey Billups has to rely on a thin rotation.Out: • Damian Lillard – left Achilles management • Scoot Henderson – left knee tear, out for weeks • Matisse Thybulle – right knee tendinopathy • Kris Murray – undisclosed issue • Blake Wesley – sidelined • Duop Reath – right foot stress fractureQuestionable: • Deni Avdija – low back strain, around 25 points and 7 rebounds per game • Robert Williams III – knee managementIf Avdija cannot play, Portland will depend more on Shaedon Sharpe for scoring and on Jerami Grant for defense and secondary offense. Without Lillard and Henderson, Portland lacks steady ball handling. That has led to many turnovers this season.
New York Knicks injury report vs the Portland Trail Blazers (January 30, 2026)
New York Knicks are 29-18 and has won four in a row.Questionable: • Josh Hart – ankle soreness • Miles McBride – ankle managementExpected to play: • Jalen Brunson – around 26 points and 6 assists per game • Karl-Anthony Towns – about 20 points and 11 rebounds • Mikal Bridges • OG Anunoby – around 16 points and 5.4 reboundsIf Hart or McBride sits, Brunson will handle the ball more often, with Bridges and Anunoby helping to create plays.
Portland Trail Blazers vs New York Knicks Previous meetings
These teams have met 126 times in the regular season. Portland leads the series 70-56. New York won the first meeting this season 123-114 on January 11, 2026. In that game, Brunson and Towns scored more than 40 points combined, and Portland struggled with turnovers.Portland now enters the rematch with fewer healthy guards than it had in that loss.
Portland Trail Blazers vs New York Knicks Recent form and play style
Portland’s last few games include losses by scores of 111-115 and 94-102. The team averages about 16.1 turnovers per game, one of the highest marks in the league.New York has won games by wide margins during its streak, including 119-92 and 103-87. The Knicks have controlled rebounds and limited easy fast-break chances for opponents. Towns anchors the middle, and the wings cover ground on defense. This sets up a simple contrast: Portland must avoid mistakes, while New York looks to force them.
Portland Trail Blazers vs New York Knicks Team comparison
CategoryPortland Trail BlazersNew York Knicks Record (2025–26) 23–25 29–18 Turnovers per game ~16.1, among highest in NBA Lower, closer to league average Home vs. away performance Struggles on the road Strong at home Recent streak 3 straight losses 4 straight wins
Main factors in the Portland Trail Blazers vs New York Knicks game (January 30, 2026)
Portland needs reliable offense without its top two guards. Sharpe has to score efficiently, Grant has to defend without fouling, and Avdija, if he plays, has to contribute on both ends.New York needs steady guard play if Hart or McBride cannot go. Brunson will see more pressure, so wing support is important. Turnovers will likely decide the pace. If Portland protects the ball, the game can stay close. If New York forces early mistakes, it can build a quick lead.
What to expect on Blazers vs Knicks Jan 30
This matchup favors New York. The Knicks are healthier, at home, and have already beaten this opponent once this season. Avdija’s status is the biggest variable. If he plays well, Portland can stay competitive. If he is out, New York should control rebounds, limit mistakes, and manage the game from start to finish.For Portland, the path is simple and that is fewer turnovers and balanced scoring. For New York, it is strong defense, good rebounding, and letting its main players carry the offense.