The New York Knicks defeated the host Portland Trail Blazers, 105-93, at Moda Center on Thursday evening.

The game got out to a competitive start as the Knicks led, 26-25, after one quarter. The visitors picked up their play in the second and rallied to a 14-point lead by halftime. The Trail Blazers could not find any solutions in the third and faced a 17-point difference entering the final frame. The hosts gave a better effort in the fourth, but it was too little, too late, as the Knicks held on for their second straight win.

Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 45 points, four assists, a steal and a block, in 38 minutes. Josh Hart logged seven points, 15 rebounds, two assists and three steals, while Donte DiVincenzo and OG Anunoby chipped in 12 points each.

Meanwhile, Deandre Ayton led the Blazers with 31 points, 14 rebounds and a block, in 40 minutes. Dalano Banton followed up with 16 points, two rebounds, two assists and four steals, while Scoot Henderson totaled 12 points, seven rebounds, six assists and a steal.

The Trial Blazers (19-47) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Pelicans on Saturday. The Knicks (39-27) clash with the Kings in Sacramento on Saturday.