Knicks rout Trail Blazers 127-97 on January 30, 2026, extending New York’s win streak

New York turns early surge into a runaway win at Madison Square Garden

The Portland Trail Blazers’ four-game road trip stop in New York ended with a 127-97 loss to the Knicks on Friday, January 30, 2026, as New York used an early avalanche and sustained second-half pressure to pull away at Madison Square Garden.

The Knicks improved to 30-18 and extended their winning streak to five games, continuing a stretch in which they have won by double figures in four of their last five contests. Portland fell to 23-26, dropping its fourth straight game.

Game flow: a first-half run set the tone, then New York tightened the vise

New York’s advantage was built around a decisive first-half burst that created separation and forced Portland into a chase game. The Knicks carried a 59-49 lead into halftime after Portland briefly narrowed the margin, but the second half tilted sharply toward the home team.

New York outscored Portland 68-48 after intermission and ended the night with a 40-point fourth quarter. The Knicks’ largest lead reached 30, reflecting how quickly the game moved from competitive to lopsided once New York reasserted control in the third and early fourth quarters.

Key performers: Brunson and Anunoby lead a balanced Knicks attack

• Jalen Brunson scored 26 points to lead New York.
• OG Anunoby added 24 points.
• Josh Hart scored 20 points with six rebounds and five assists.
• Karl-Anthony Towns posted 14 points and 20 rebounds, anchoring the Knicks on the glass.

New York’s depth was evident as seven Knicks players reached double figures, helping the team maintain pace even as rotations shifted.

Portland’s offense: Sharpe scores, but efficiency and execution lag

For Portland, Shaedon Sharpe scored 26 points, while Jerami Grant added 15 points off the bench. However, Portland struggled to produce efficient, low-mistake possessions against New York’s defensive pressure.

Deni Avdija, who entered the game among the league’s top scorers, was limited to 11 points on 4-of-14 shooting and committed four turnovers in 28 minutes. Team-wide, the Trail Blazers finished with 20 turnovers and were out-rebounded 58-47, including a 16-8 deficit on the offensive glass—two factors that fed New York extra possessions and transition opportunities.

By the numbers: possessions and the three-point gap

New York shot 48.5% from the field and made 19 three-pointers, while Portland shot 43.2% and made 13 from beyond the arc. The Knicks also generated more second-chance chances, a margin that compounded as Portland’s turnovers accumulated.

Next games: Portland is scheduled to host Cleveland on Sunday. New York is set to host the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.