Knicks End Trail Blazers' Streak with 123-114 Victory

Brunson's 26 points lead balanced Knicks effort, snapping Portland's five-game winning run

Apr. 11, 2026 at 11:34pm

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The New York Knicks defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 123-114 on Sunday, ending the Blazers' five-game winning streak. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 26 points, while OG Anunoby (24 points), Karl-Anthony Towns (20 points, 11 rebounds), and Mikal Bridges (18 points, 6 assists) also made significant contributions to the Knicks' balanced scoring attack. The Blazers were led by Deni Avdija's 25 points, but he had to leave the game due to a back injury.

Why it matters

The Knicks' victory was an important turnaround, as they had lost five of their previous six games. The return of key players like Josh Hart and Jrue Holiday to the Knicks and Blazers lineups, respectively, added extra intrigue to the matchup between these two playoff-contending teams.

The details

The game was closely contested throughout, with the Blazers tying it at 92 early in the fourth quarter. However, the Knicks took control with a series of strategic plays, including Miles McBride's crucial 3-pointer and Brunson's 3-point shot, ultimately securing their victory.

  • The game was played on Sunday, April 11, 2026.

The players

Jalen Brunson

A guard for the New York Knicks who led the team with 26 points in the victory.

OG Anunoby

A forward for the New York Knicks who scored 24 points in the game.

Karl-Anthony Towns

A center for the New York Knicks who contributed 20 points and 11 rebounds.

Mikal Bridges

A forward for the New York Knicks who finished with 18 points and 6 assists.

Deni Avdija

A forward for the Portland Trail Blazers who led his team with 25 points before leaving the game due to a back injury.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to come out and play our game, and that's what we did. The guys stepped up and made big plays when we needed them.”

— Jalen Brunson, Knicks Guard

“It's tough to lose Deni like that, but the team fought hard and we'll be back stronger next game.”

— Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers Guard

What’s next

The Knicks will next face the Sacramento Kings, while the Trail Blazers will take on the Golden State Warriors.

The takeaway

The Knicks' balanced scoring effort and strategic plays in the fourth quarter allowed them to end the Trail Blazers' winning streak and bounce back from their recent struggles. The return of key players to both teams added an extra layer of intrigue to the matchup between these two playoff-contending squads.