The Blazers' play-in hopes in the Western Conference are reeling. They’ve lost six of their last seven games, including five in a row. The Blazers (28-39) sit five games behind 10th-place Dallas (33-32) entering Friday, when the Mavericks play at the Houston Rockets (41-25).

The New York Knicks and Portland Trail Blazers played a late-night thriller Wednesday, capped off by a game-winning three-point shot

Mikal Bridges hit a 25-foot 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the New York Knicks a 114-113 overtime win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

The New York Knicks and Portland Trail Blazers will face off on Wednesday night and both teams may be without one of their stars.

Karl-Anthony Towns was a pivotal factor in the Knicks’ win, finishing with 21 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and three stocks (steals + blocks) on 8-of-12 shooting (66.7 percent). The last time Towns shot above 65 percent in a team win was back on Dec. 30, 2024, against the Washington Wizards.

The New York Knicks are riding high after a dominant 133-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings, snapping a three-game losing streak. With a 41-23 record, the Knicks have solidified their position as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference.