New York at Portland

Talented New York is the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. They've split the last two games, routing the Clippers (123-111) before losing a close one at Phoenix (112-107). Karl-Anthony Towns had 15 points and 12 rebounds against the Suns and leads a defense that is 12th in points given up and 13th in shooting allowed, while the offense is sixth in scoring. Portland ranks 24th in points given up and 17th in shooting allowed. The Blazers are getting outscored on the season, and the Knicks have won the last three meetings against Portland by an average of 9.6 points. Play the New York Knicks.