New York Knicks vs Portland Trail Blazers Final Score & Over/Under Result — Jan 11, 2026

The Knicks entered Portland having allowed 120.8 points per game over their last 10, a defensive weakness that looked vulnerable against a Trail Blazers team averaging 113.1 in scoring. Instead of exploiting that vulnerability, the Blazers found themselves chasing from the opening tip—New York scored 34 in the first quarter to match Portland's opening output, but by halftime the Knicks had opened separation with a 125-combined first half that set the tone for a 123-114 final.

Jalen Brunson led New York with 26 points, 8 assists, and 6 rebounds, while OG Anunoby added 24 points and 7 rebounds. Karl-Anthony Towns rounded out the trio with 20 points and 11 rebounds as the Knicks' depth overwhelmed Portland's backcourt. For the Blazers, Deni Avdija scored a team-leading 25 points with 5 rebounds and 4 assists, and Shaedon Sharpe chipped in 23 points alongside Caleb Love's 21, but the offensive burden fell unevenly.

The game's structure told the difference. After Q1's explosive 68 combined points, scoring cooled considerably through the middle quarters—Q2 yielded only 57 combined and Q3 just 50—before the fourth quarter pushed back to 62. The Knicks outscored Portland 33-29 in the final frame to secure the win. The market total of 230.5 fell short by 6.5 points; the combined 237 landed over. DAGGER's pregame call for an under missed the mark as both offenses found just enough rhythm late to push past the consensus line.