New York Knicks Preview: Five Keys To Defeating The Portland Trail Blazers

The New York Knicks will look to get back to .500 with a home game against the Portland Trail Blazers. What must New York do to secure a win?

The New York Knicks will face a second consecutive postseason-caliber test at home on Tuesday, November 22. Fresh off of earning a momentum-building win over the Atlanta Hawks, New York will square off against the Portland Trail Blazers.

The task at hand will be a challenge, but if the Knicks adhere to the five most critical points of emphasis, victory will be within reach.

New York has won three of its past four games, including the aforementioned 104-94 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. That’s positive momentum, but it’s also in the wake of New York losing six of its first nine games.

Portland will pose an entirely new challenge, however, with the star power and depth to give the Knicks fits on defense.

Portland has lost three of its past four games, but it’s currently 8-7 and coming off of a victory. Perhaps most importantly, it won’t have much of a road game on its hands when one considers the fact it played the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday.

The question is: what must the Knicks do in order to secure a massive home victory over the Trail Blazers and pull back to .500?