- Matchup: Atlanta Hawks vs. Portland Trail Blazers
- Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Venue: Moda Center, Portland, OR
- Broadcast: Rip City Television Network
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This Thursday, the Portland Trail Blazers (19-22) will take on the Atlanta Hawks (20-22) at Moda Center.
In their previous outing, the Hawks suffered a defeat against the Lakers, with a final score of 141-116. Atlanta closed the game with a field goal percentage of 45.0%, hitting 45 out of 100 shots while making 13 of 46 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 13 out of 18 attempts for a percentage of 72.2%. The Hawks gathered a total of 32 rebounds, including 12 offensive boards, and dished out 30 assists. They compelled their opponents to commit 16 turnovers while securing 11 steals on defense. However, Atlanta struggled to stop the Lakers, who shot 57.8% from the field, landing 48 of 83 attempts. Los Angeles also had 36 assists, 47 rebounds (10 offensive), and 1 block, shooting 86.7% from the free-throw line with 26 out of 30 successful shots, including 19 threes from 34 attempts. Atlanta was whistled for 23 fouls compared to the Lakers’ 17.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker emerged as a standout player in this matchup. He shot an impressive 62.5% from the field, contributing 3 assists while playing for 33 minutes and collecting 4 rebounds. He finished the game with 26 points on 10 of 16 shooting.
Heading into this game, Atlanta holds a record of 20-22 this season. They average 14.7 turnovers per game and commit 20.2 fouls. As a team, they secure 41.7 rebounds per game and rank first in the league with 1,309 assists this season. The Hawks shoot 37.1% from beyond the arc (608 of 1,639) and have a free-throw percentage of 77.2%. They score an average of 118.3 points per game (8th in the league) while maintaining a shooting percentage of 47.9% from the field.
Defensively, the Hawks force 16.0 turnovers per game and draw 18.7 personal fouls. They rank 28th in the league, allowing 1,171 assists to opponents this season. The Hawks permit a shooting percentage of 47.8% (1,808 of 3,786) and concede 46.1 rebounds per contest. Their opponents shoot 35.5% from beyond the arc, and Atlanta stands 25th in the NBA in points allowed per game (118.9).
In their last game, the Trail Blazers suffered a loss against the Warriors, ending 119-97. Portland allowed Golden State to secure 34 rebounds (4 offensive). They connected on 23 of 57 attempts from three-point range for a 40.4% shooting rate and went 12 of 13 from the free-throw line (92.3%). The Warriors shot 42 of 89 from the floor, yielding a 47.2% shooting percentage. As the final buzzer sounded, the Trail Blazers shot 36 of 83 (43.4%) from the field and made 14 of 47 attempts from three for a 29.8% success rate. Portland capitalized on 17 free throws from 14 fouls called on the Warriors and forced 22 turnovers while getting 7 steals. The total rebounds for the Trail Blazers stood at 45, including 37 on the defensive end and 8 offensive boards.
Shaedon Sharpe was a key player for the Trail Blazers, scoring 19 points in 28 minutes of play, alongside 2 assists. He achieved a shooting percentage of 60.0%, making 9 of 15 attempts, and added 2 rebounds to his stats.
This season, Portland holds a record of 19-22. They average 21.3 personal fouls per game and maintain a free-throw percentage of 77.8%. The Trail Blazers dish out 24.6 assists per game (27th in the league) and have an average of 16.9 turnovers. They have scored 4,749 points this season (115.8 per game) and average 45.1 rebounds.
Offensively, Portland hits 44.7% of their shots from the field, ranking 28th in the NBA.
Defensively, the Trail Blazers allow opponents to shoot 35.2% from three (518 of 1,470) and give up 80.1% from the free-throw line. They have allowed 26.9 assists and 44.2 rebounds per game, ranking 16th and 15th in the league, respectively. Portland stands 24th in points allowed per game (118.9), forcing an average of 15.1 turnovers and permitting a field goal percentage of 47.2% (19th in the NBA).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s matchup?
Pick: Opt for Portland
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