Will the Trail Blazers Overcome the Knicks' Challenge at Moda Center?

As the Portland Trail Blazers prepare to host the New York Knicks at Moda Center, fans are eager to see if their team can build on recent performances. The upcoming game, scheduled for March 14th, promises to be an intriguing matchup.

The Trail Blazers have had a challenging season with a record of 17 wins and 42 losses. However, their recent games show signs of resurgence. In their last outing against the Memphis Grizzlies, they secured a hard-fought victory in overtime with a score of 107-100. This win was characterized by an impressive rebounding effort that saw them pull down 63 boards and maintain a defensive rating just under 89 points per hundred possessions.

Despite this victory, turnovers remain an area of concern for Portland as they gave up possession 23 times against Memphis. Their three-point shooting also needs improvement; hitting only 31 percent from beyond the arc is something they will look to enhance.

On the other hand, their previous game against these same Grizzlies showcased what Portland is capable of when firing on all cylinders – winning decisively with a scoreline of 122-92. That night, they boasted an offensive rating over 125 points per hundred possessions and shot over fifty percent from both two-point range and overall field goal percentage.

The venue could play into Portland's hands; playing at home in front of their supporters at Moda Center has historically given them an edge. With bench contributions being significant in past games – contributing over forty points each time – depth could be key in overcoming New York's challenge.

Fans can catch this exciting encounter live on ROOT Sports NW+ or MSG networks on March 14th at seven o'clock local time (Pacific Daylight Time). Will the Trail Blazers continue trending upwards or will New York spoil the party? Only time will tell as we anticipate tip-off in Portland's basketball fortress.