The New York Knicks swept the Portland Trail Blazers 2-0 in their 2024-2025 NBA regular season series, with games on March 12, 2025, and March 30, 2025. This article provides a detailed breakdown of their key encounters, focusing on player stats, game summaries, and head-to-head analysis, sourced from verified outlets such as ESPN, NBA.com, FOX Sports, and CBS Sports. The primary games analyzed are from March 12, 2025, and March 30, 2025, as these represent the season series. Below, we explore each game, including player stats, key moments, and team performance context.

Game Highlights

Sport: Basketball
League: NBA
Matchup: Portland Trail Blazers vs Knicks Match Player Stats
Games Covered:
- Game 1: March 12, 2025
- Game 2: March 30, 2025
Series Result: Knicks swept the season series 2–0

Series Overview: Portland Trail Blazers vs. New York Knicks, 2025 NBA Season

The Knicks defeated the Trail Blazers in both games: 114-113 in overtime on March 12 and 110-93 on March 30. New York relied on Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby’s scoring, while Portland’s young core, led by Deni Avdija and Scoot Henderson, showed potential but struggled in the second half of Game 2. Below is a summary of the results:

Game 1 (March 12, 2025): New York Knicks 114, Portland Trail Blazers 113 (OT)
Game 2 (March 30, 2025): New York Knicks 110, Portland Trail Blazers 93

Game 1: New York Knicks 114, Portland Trail Blazers 113 (OT) (March 12, 2025)

Game Summary

The Knicks won 114-113 in overtime against the Trail Blazers on March 12, 2025, at Moda Center, Portland, Oregon (attendance: 17,510). Mikal Bridges hit a 25-foot three-pointer at the buzzer to win, scoring 33 points. Scoot Henderson led Portland with 30 points, and Deni Avdija had 27 points and 15 rebounds. The game had 42 lead changes, tying the season high. Jalen Brunson missed the game due to a right ankle sprain. Portland fell to 28-39.

Key Player Stats: New York Knicks

Mikal Bridges: 33 points, 13-21 FG (61.9%), 2-4 3PT (50.0%), 5-6 FT (83.3%), 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 3 turnovers, 40:43 minutes.
OG Anunoby: 23 points, 8-20 FG (40.0%), 3-8 3PT (37.5%), 4-6 FT (66.7%), 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 1 turnover, 43:11 minutes.
Karl-Anthony Towns: 21 points, 8-12 FG (66.7%), 2-4 3PT (50.0%), 3-4 FT (75.0%), 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, 3 turnovers, 38:35 minutes.
Josh Hart: 11 points, 4-14 FG (28.6%), 2-6 3PT (33.3%), 1-2 FT (50.0%), 11 rebounds, 9 assists, 1 steal, 3 turnovers, 42:10 minutes.
Miles McBride: 11 points, 4-12 FG (33.3%), 3-7 3PT (42.9%), 0-0 FT, 1 rebound, 5 assists, 4 steals, 2 blocks, 2 turnovers, 38:08 minutes.
Landry Shamet (bench): 6 points, 3-6 FG (50.0%), 0-1 3PT (0.0%), 0-0 FT, 2 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 19:44 minutes.
Mitchell Robinson (bench): 3 points, 1-1 FG (100%), 0-0 3PT, 1-2 FT (50.0%), 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, 2 blocks, 2 turnovers, 18:47 minutes.
Cameron Payne (bench): 6 points, 3-6 FG (50.0%), 0-1 3PT (0.0%), 0-0 FT, 0 rebounds, 1 assist, 0 turnovers, 14:52 minutes.
Precious Achiuwa (bench): 0 points, 0-2 FG (0.0%), 0-0 3PT, 0-0 FT, 2 rebounds, 0 turnovers, 8:50 minutes.
Team Totals: 46.8% FG (44-94), 38.7% 3PT (12-31), 70.0% FT (14-20), 38 rebounds (11 offensive), 27 assists, 12 steals, 7 blocks, 15 turnovers, 114 points.

Key Player Stats: Portland Trail Blazers

Scoot Henderson: 30 points, 10-16 FG (62.5%), 4-4 3PT (100%), 6-10 FT (60.0%), 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, 7 turnovers, 41:51 minutes.
Deni Avdija: 27 points, 11-24 FG (45.8%), 4-8 3PT (50.0%), 1-2 FT (50.0%), 15 rebounds, 3 assists, 0 steals, 1 block, 4 turnovers, 45:15 minutes.
Jerami Grant: 17 points, 6-14 FG (42.9%), 1-3 3PT (33.3%), 4-6 FT (66.7%), 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 0 steals, 1 block, 4 turnovers, 40:24 minutes.
Anfernee Simons: 17 points, 7-22 FG (31.8%), 3-11 3PT (27.3%), 0-0 FT, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 0 steals, 0 blocks, 3 turnovers, 40:02 minutes.
Donovan Clingan: 4 points, 2-5 FG (40.0%), 0-0 3PT, 0-0 FT, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 0 steals, 3 blocks, 1 turnover, 35:46 minutes.
Toumani Camara (bench): 11 points, 5-7 FG (71.4%), 1-1 3PT (100%), 0-0 FT, 6 rebounds, 0 assists, 0 steals, 0 blocks, 3 turnovers, 24:30 minutes.
Maxwell Lewis (bench): 14 points, 3-6 FG (50.0%), 3-6 3PT (50.0%), 5-7 FT (71.4%), 1 rebound, 1 assist, 0 steals, 0 blocks, 3 turnovers, 24:20 minutes.
Team Totals: 44.4% FG (40-90), 40.5% 3PT (17-42), 64.0% FT (16-25), 52 rebounds (21 offensive), 20 assists, 6 steals, 6 blocks, 23 turnovers, 113 points.

Critical Moments

Portland led 58-55 at halftime. Henderson scored 8 points in the final 1:06 of regulation (3-pointer, three-point play, two free throws) to tie the game at 106-106. In overtime, Avdija’s three-point play gave Portland a 113-111 lead with 3 seconds left, but Bridges’ 25-foot three-pointer won it. The game had 42 lead changes.

Game 2: New York Knicks 110, Portland Trail Blazers 93 (March 30, 2025)

Game Summary

The Knicks won 110-93 against the Trail Blazers on March 30, 2025, at Madison Square Garden, New York, New York (attendance: 19,812). OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges each scored 28 points, with New York outscoring Portland 60-35 in the second half after trailing 58-50 at halftime. Deni Avdija led Portland with 33 points. Jalen Brunson missed the game due to a right ankle sprain. The Knicks improved to 47-27; Portland fell to 32-43.

Key Player Stats: New York Knicks

OG Anunoby: 28 points, 11-16 FG (68.8%).
Mikal Bridges: 28 points, 11-16 FG (68.8%), 21 points in the second half.
Josh Hart: 14 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists.
Karl-Anthony Towns: 10 points, 4-13 FG, 11 rebounds.
Team: 64% FG (27-42) in the second half. Full game stats unavailable.

Key Player Stats: Portland Trail Blazers

Deni Avdija: 33 points, 14-25 FG (56.0%), 2-7 3PT (28.6%), 3-4 FT (75.0%), 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, 3 turnovers, 41 minutes.
Shaedon Sharpe: 23 points, 10-18 FG (55.6%), 2-8 3PT (25.0%), 1-3 FT (33.3%), 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, 3 turnovers, 39 minutes.
Toumani Camara: 16 points, 6-8 FG (75.0%), 4-6 3PT (66.7%), 0-0 FT, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 3 turnovers, 39 minutes.
Anfernee Simons: 15 points, 5-20 FG (25.0%), 1-8 3PT (12.5%), 4-5 FT (80.0%), 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 2 turnovers, 35 minutes.
Donovan Clingan: 2 points, 1-4 FG (25.0%), 0-1 3PT (0.0%), 0-0 FT, 10 rebounds, 2 blocks, 0 turnovers, 33 minutes.
Dalano Banton (bench): 0 points, 0-6 FG (0.0%), 0-3 3PT (0.0%), 0-0 FT, 1 rebound, 4 assists, 0 turnovers, 19 minutes.
Duop Reath (bench): 4 points, 2-3 FG (66.7%), 0-1 3PT (0.0%), 0-0 FT, 1 rebound, 1 turnover, 14 minutes.
Team: 43.7% FG, 25.0% 3PT. Full game stats unavailable.

Critical Moments

Portland led 58-50 at halftime with a 33-23 second-quarter edge (13-21 FG). New York outscored Portland 60-35 in the second half, with Anunoby’s dunk late in the third giving the Knicks a 79-78 lead.

Head-to-Head Analysis

The Knicks won both games, with Bridges’ buzzer-beater in Game 1 and a 60-35 second-half scoring edge in Game 2. Portland’s Avdija (60 points over two games) and Henderson (30 points in Game 1) led the offense, but the Trail Blazers struggled with 23 turnovers in Game 1 and 43.7% FG/25.0% 3PT in Game 2. Portland outrebounded New York 52-38 in Game 1.

Series Standouts

New York Knicks

Mikal Bridges: 61 points (33 in Game 1, 28 in Game 2).
OG Anunoby: 51 points (23 in Game 1, 28 in Game 2).
Josh Hart: 14 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists in Game 2.