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Blazers Host Knicks as Holiday Returns from Injury

1/12/2026

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Summary

Blazers Host Knicks

The Portland Trail Blazers will host the New York Knicks on January 11, 2025, at Moda Center.
The Blazers hold a 19-20 record and are on a five-game winning streak, their longest this season.
Jrue Holiday of the Portland Trail Blazers is upgraded to probable for the matchup after missing 27 games with a calf strain.
The Knicks are 24-14 and injuries are a concern for both teams.

Summary

Knicks End Blazers Streak

The Knicks defeated the Trail Blazers 123-114, ending Portland's five-game win streak.
Jalen Brunson (Knicks guard) led with 26 points and eight assists, and OG Anunoby added 24.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 20 points and 11 rebounds.
Deni Avdija scored 25 for the Blazers, who briefly led before the Knicks regained control with three-pointers from Anunoby and Miles McBride.
The first quarter produced 10 combined threes, leaving a 34-34 tie and setting up Knicks vs. Sacramento, Blazers vs. Golden State.

History

Historical Context

The 1998 NBA Finals concluded the Chicago Bulls' dynasty, with Michael Jordan scoring 45 points in Game 6 on June 14, securing their sixth championship in eight years. This series, marked by intense competition against the Utah Jazz, highlighted the legacy of past champions, influencing current NBA strategies and fan expectations, as teams like the Portland Trail Blazers and New York Knicks continue to seek similar success.

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Blazers Host Knicks

The Portland Trail Blazers will host the New York Knicks on January 11, 2025, at Moda Center.
The Blazers hold a 19-20 record and are on a five-game winning streak, their longest this season.
Jrue Holiday of the Portland Trail Blazers is upgraded to probable for the matchup after missing 27 games with a calf strain.
The Knicks are 24-14 and injuries are a concern for both teams.

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