Blazers vs Knicks: TV Schedule, Live Stream, Spread Info and More

The New York Knicks (18-24) are hosting the Portland Trail Blazers (20-22) in a game between two teams that have been disappointing as of late.

Both are attempting to get out of shooting slumps and pick up a crucial win as the season begins to wind down and the playoff ramifications behind each game grow.

Keep reading to find out who to watch, who to keep an eye on and a prediction of which team will win.

Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY

When: Wednesday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. ET

Watch: MSG

Live Stream: NBA League Pass

Betting Line: Knicks -5.5, Over/Under 200.5 (Via ScoresAndOdds.com)

Key Injuries (via StatFox)

Trail Blazers

Marcus Camby: Questionable (Shoulder)

Knicks

Jared Jeffries: Probable (Knee)

What They're Saying

Marc Berman of the New York Post reports that Carmelo Anthony is completely disillusioned with the Knicks.

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Carmelo Anthony’s discontent with the Knicks organization became so severe after Monday night’s loss to the Bulls, he told a confidant he preferred to be traded before Thursday’s NBA deadline, The Post has learned.

According to a person familiar with his thinking, Anthony’s disillusionment stems most from a belief coach Mike D’Antoni and interim GM Glen Grunwald do not trust him. He is surprised that after all the Knicks gave up to trade for him, he has not been asked for more input on personnel decisions, as Deron Williams has with the Nets.

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Most Important Player to Watch: Carmelo Anthony

All eyes are going to be on ‘Melo tonight because of his alleged sulking and the fact that he may have quit on his coach.

According to ESPN The Magazine’s Chris Broussard,

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"Half the team is trying to do what coach says and the other half is doing something different," one source said. "Then it spills over to the defensive end because players are (ticked) off about somebody taking a bad shot."

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We’ll see if they can get on the same page tonight.

Key Matchup: Team Defense

Both Portland and New York are mired in shooting slumps lately, and an effective team defense from either side will ensure the other stays ice-cold from the field.

The Knicks need to start playing better D to get back in the playoff race, as their six-game skid has them tied for the eighth seed in the East.

Prediction: Knicks 102, Trail Blazers 99