New York Knicks @ Portland Trail Blazers
Matchups
Game Information
Portland, OR

Referee:Courtney Kirkland
Referee:Violet Palmer
Referee:Sean Corbin

2025-26 Standings
Eastern Conference
| Atlantic | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 41 | 20 | .672 | - | W3 |
| New York | 39 | 22 | .639 | 2 | W2 |
| Toronto | 35 | 25 | .583 | 5.5 | W1 |
| Philadelphia | 33 | 27 | .550 | 7.5 | L1 |
| Brooklyn | 15 | 45 | .250 | 25.5 | L8 |
Western Conference
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 47 | 15 | .758 | - | W2 |
| Minnesota | 38 | 23 | .623 | 8.5 | W3 |
| Denver | 38 | 24 | .613 | 9 | W1 |
| Portland | 29 | 33 | .468 | 18 | L2 |
| Utah | 18 | 43 | .295 | 28.5 | L6 |
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