On Tuesday night, the New York Knicks (21-15) host the struggling Portland Trail Blazers (10-25) at Madison Square Garden.
Portland ranks poorly in both offensive and defensive categories and is awash in trade speculations, with players like Malcolm Brogdon, Matisse Thybulle, and Jerami Grant likely on the move. Anfernee Simons is the Blazers’ offensive leader and showcased his skills on Sunday against Brooklyn, scoring 38 points and 11 assists. Despite being limited by injuries to 14 games this season, the young guard has averaged 25.5 points, 5.4 assists, and 3.4 rebounds this season.
The Knicks, undefeated since acquiring OG Anunoby, are thriving with Jalen Brunson earning Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors, Julius Randle in full Beast Mode, and Isaiah Hartenstein going from a who?