New York Knicks – Portland Trail Blazers: the Josh Hart game
Second and final meeting of the season between the Knicks and the Blazers. New York picked up a win at the Moda Center earlier (123-114), so Portland will be desperate to return the favour at Madison Square Garden tonight. Two teams heading in opposite directions — could get ugly if the Blazers actually show up.
New York Knicks: extend the win streak 
The Knicks have kicked into gear lately — four straight wins, and not one of them a fluke. They dismantled the Nets (120-66), squeaked past Philly (112-109), then handled the Kings (103-87) and Raptors (119-92). Notice anything? New York has started to defend properly, and it shows. They give up just 112.6 points per game this season, eighth-best in the league.
Back home at MSG (18-6 this year) after a trip to Canada, Mike Brown’s crew also roll one of the league’s better attacks. With Jalen Brunson driving things, they average 117.5 points per game — also eighth in the NBA. Simple fact: when the Knicks click they’re a nightmare on both ends. Against Portland the aim is obvious: cement second in the East and keep the streak alive.
INJURY REPORT : Pacome Dadiet (questionable) – Miles McBride (questionable) – Josh Hart (questionable)
Portland Trail Blazers: watch out for the Clippers 
After two days off the Blazers are back, trying to avoid a fourth straight defeat. Their Play‑In spot in the West isn’t collapsing yet, but the Clippers are coming, and another loss would likely drop Tiago Splitter’s men to 10th in the conference.
The problem lately is offense — they haven’t scored more than 111 in their last three games, including the 111-115 loss to Washington. Losses to Boston (94-102) and Toronto (98-110) were predictable, but they expose offensive holes, especially without Deni Avdija. Facing the Knicks on the road — where Portland has struggled (10-14) — won’t make breaking the slump any easier.
INJURY REPORT : Matisse Thybulle (OUT) – Duop Reath (OUT) – Blake Wesley (OUT) – Kris Murray (OUT) – Scoot Henderson (OUT) – Deni Avdija (questionable) – Robert Williams III (questionable)
NBA Prediction New York Knicks vs Portland Trail Blazers
Knicks to score over 115.5 points
Portland sit 22nd in defensive rating, giving up 117.4 points per game. The Knicks are humming at home and will be almost fully healthy. Portland arrive with doubts and extra pressure not to drop a spot — not the best setup. All signs point to New York running their offense comfortably, and that should finish with a strong scoring night.
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