The Atlanta Hawks (20-22, 9th in Eastern Conference) face the Portland Trail Blazers (19-22, 9th in Western Conference) in an interconference matchup. Atlanta aims for a fourth straight win amid a resurgent stretch, while Portland seeks to snap a two-game skid with strong home play. Both teams are battling for playoff positioning, with injuries playing a key role in this contest.
Venue Location
Moda Center, Portland, OR (Capacity: 19,393).
Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET (Broadcast: KUNP, Rip City Television Network).
Injury Report
Both teams are dealing with multiple absences, impacting depth and rotations, particularly in the frontcourt and perimeter defense.
Atlanta Hawks:
N’Faly Dante (C): Out (Right Knee; Torn ACL).
RayJ Dennis (G): Doubtful (G League – Two-Way).
Nikola Djurisic (G): Doubtful (G League – On Assignment).
Mouhamed Gueye (F): Questionable (Right Lateral Ankle; Sprain).
Caleb Houstan (F): Doubtful (G League – Two-Way).
Luke Kennard (G): Questionable (Neck; Sprain).
Kristaps Porzingis (C): Out (Left Achilles; Tendinitis).
Zaccharie Risacher (F): Out (Left Knee; Bone Contusion).
Asa Newell (F): Day-to-Day (Right Quad Contusion).
Portland Trail Blazers:
Deni Avdija (F): Doubtful (Lower Back; Soreness).
Jerami Grant (F): Questionable (Left Achilles; Tendonitis).
Scoot Henderson (G): Out (Left Hamstring; Tear).
Damian Lillard (G): Out (Left Achilles Tendon; Injury Management).
Kris Murray (F): Out (Lumbar; Strain).
Matisse Thybulle (G): Out (Right Knee; Tendinopathy).
Blake Wesley (G): Out (Right Foot; Fracture).
Key
Player Matchups to Watch
This game could hinge on frontcourt battles and perimeter shooting, with injuries forcing secondary players to step up.
G Trae Young (ATL) vs. G Jrue Holiday (POR): Young (leading ATL with 26.3 PPG, 11.5 APG) is a playmaking wizard with deep range. Holiday (14.2 PPG, 5.1 APG, strong defense) could disrupt with steals (1.5 SPG) and veteran savvy.
F Jalen Johnson (ATL) vs. F Jerami Grant (POR): Johnson (19.8 PPG, 10.1 RPG) thrives in transition. Grant (questionable; 20.0 PPG, 38.9% 3PT) brings scoring versatility and defense if he plays.
C Onyeka Okongwu (ATL) vs. C Donovan Clingan (POR): Okongwu (11.2 PPG, 7.5 RPG) provides energy and rim protection. Clingan (rookie; 6.8 PPG, 7.2 RPG) anchors POR’s paint with blocks (2.1 BPG).
G Dyson Daniels (ATL) vs. G Anfernee Simons (POR): Daniels (defensive specialist, 10.5 PPG) could guard multiple positions. Simons (23.4 PPG, 4.2 3PM) is POR’s top scorer with quick release.
Recent Team Forms
Atlanta Hawks (6-4 in last 10 games, +4 point differential):
The Hawks have surged with three straight wins, averaging 114.2 PPG in their last 10 while allowing 110.3. Road form: 7-15. They dropped their latest 116-141 to the Lakers on Jan. 13.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| Jan 13 | @ LAL | L 116-141 |
| Jan 11 | @ GSW | W 124-111 |
| Jan 9 | @ DEN | W 110-87 |
| Jan 7 | vs NOP | W 117-100 |
| Jan 5 | @ TOR | L 100-118 |
| Jan 3 | @ TOR | L 117-134 |
| Jan 2 | @ NYK | W 111-99 |
| Dec 31 | vs MIN | L 102-126 |
| Dec 29 | @ IND | W 123-113 |
| Dec 27 | vs MIL | W 125-104 |
Portland Trail Blazers (7-3 in last 10 games, +8 point differential):
The Blazers have been strong at home, averaging 116.5 PPG in their last 10 while allowing 108.7. Home form: 10-10. They lost their latest 97-119 to the Warriors on Jan. 13.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| Jan 13 | @ GSW | L 97-119 |
| Jan 11 | vs NYK | L 114-123 |
| Jan 9 | vs HOU | W 111-105 |
| Jan 7 | vs HOU | W 103-102 |
| Jan 5 | vs UTA | W 137-117 |
| Jan 3 | @ SAS | W 115-110 |
| Jan 2 | @ NOP | W 122-109 |
| Dec 31 | vs DAL | L 110-115 |
| Dec 29 | @ ATL | W 140-129 |
| Dec 27 | @ DAL | W 107-105 |
Series History
The Hawks and Trail Blazers have played 126 regular-season games, with Portland holding a 64-62 edge (50.8% win rate for POR). In the last 20 meetings, Portland is 11-9. Atlanta won the most recent 127-113 on April 1, 2025. At Moda Center, Portland is 38-24 vs. Atlanta. Recent games average 230.2 points, trending over in 6 of last 10.
Betting Trends
Moneyline: ATL is 10-7 as favorites; POR is 8-9 as home underdogs.
Spread (ATS): ATL covers 60% as road favorites; POR covers 50% as home dogs.
Total (Over/Under): Over has hit in 5 of ATL’s last 10 (avg. 224.5 points/game) and 6 of POR’s last 10 (avg. 225.2). Head-to-head leans over (6 of last 10 over 228.5).
Trends: Hawks are 6-4 ATS in last 10, 3-2 ATS on road lately; Blazers are 7-3 ATS in last 10 but 2-3 ATS at home. ATL scores 114.2 PPG (4.5 > POR allows); POR scores 116.5 (6.2 > ATL allows).
Game Odds
Atlanta Hawks – 4.5
Portland Trail Blazers 231.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, January 14, 2026
