Yang Hansen entered the game in the final quarter! Knicks dominate Trail Blazers with three players scoring 20+ points to secure a 5-game winning streak

On January 31st, in the 2025-26 NBA regular season, the Trail Blazers were soundly beaten 97-127 by the Knicks, suffering their fourth straight loss, while the Knicks achieved their fifth consecutive victory. Yang Hansen appeared as a substitute in the final quarter of this game.

Game Progress

The Knicks were the first to get into game mode, with Hart teaming up with Anunoby to lead New York in an early 8-2 run. The Trail Blazers quickly fought back, cutting the deficit to just 2 points. Afterwards, the Blazers’ shooting cooled off with multiple missed attempts, allowing the Knicks to capitalize and go on a 10-0 run. The Blazers then tried to counterattack from beyond the arc, but Brunson converted a three-point play and Shamet hit a three-pointer, helping the Knicks maintain control. By the end of the first quarter, the Knicks held a 15-point lead. In the second quarter, New York started with a 9-0 run, instantly pushing their advantage to 24 points. The Trail Blazers didn’t give up, with Sisoko, Grant, and Sharpe hitting consecutive threes to spark a scoring surge and close the gap. Towards the end of the quarter, both teams exchanged points. At halftime, the Trail Blazers trailed 49-59 by 10 points, with Yang Hansen yet to see playing time.

After the break, the Knicks opened the third quarter with a scoring burst inside and out, extending their lead to 17 points. The Trail Blazers organized a new counterattack, and when Grant scored on a fast break layup, the deficit was cut to 12 points. Just as the Blazers were preparing to close the gap further, the Knicks’ perimeter shooting heated up again, hitting consecutive three-pointers to stabilize the situation. After three quarters, the Knicks led comfortably 87-69. In the final quarter, the Knicks kept their hot shooting going, making three straight three-pointers to push the lead to 25 points. The Trail Blazers fought hard to catch up, but the Knicks continued scoring through free throws and jump shots, increasing the lead to 31 points. With the large margin and little time remaining, the outcome was decided. In the closing moments, Yang Hansen came off the bench. Ultimately, the Knicks secured a big win over the Trail Blazers.

Starting Lineups

Trail Blazers: Avdija, Sharpe, Klingen, Kamara, Holiday

Knicks: Brunson, Towns, Bridges, Anunoby, Hart