In a thrilling matchup that went down to the wire, the New York Knicks edged out the Portland Trail Blazers 114-113 at the Moda Center. The game was a nail-biter, with both teams trading baskets and neither able to gain a clear advantage. Here are the key highlights and points from the game:
Game-Changing Moments:
- With just 2.5 seconds left on the clock, Knicks’ point guard Jalen Brunson sank a clutch three-pointer to put his team up by one point.
- Trail Blazers’ star Damian Lillard had a chance to win the game, but his last-second layup attempt was blocked by Knicks’ center Mitchell Robinson.
Top Performers:
- Knicks’ forward Julius Randle led all scorers with 32 points, including 5 three-pointers.
- Trail Blazers’ guard Anfernee Simons had a career-high 29 points, including 7 three-pointers.
Key Stats:
- The Knicks outrebounded the Trail Blazers 45-38, with Robinson grabbing 12 rebounds.
- The Trail Blazers shot 47.1% from three-point range, but were unable to capitalize on their hot shooting.
Turning Points:
- The Knicks went on a 10-0 run in the third quarter to take a 5-point lead, which they would never relinquish.
- The Trail Blazers cut the lead to one point with just over a minute left, but were unable to take the lead.
Post-Game Reaction:
- “It was a great team effort,” said Knicks’ coach Tom Thibodeau. “We had a lot of guys step up and make big plays.”
- “We should have won that game,” said Lillard. “We had our chances, but we just couldn’t close it out.”
The win moves the Knicks to 10-5 on the season, while the Trail Blazers fall to 8-7.
