Knicks defense falters vs. Celtics as Carmelo Anthony passes Elgin Baylor on NBA scoring list: Derrick Rose knows 114 points should have been more than enough to win, so instead of focusing on the offense, Rose raised concerns about the Knicks’ play at the other end of the court. “The game was all defense the way I look at it,” Rose said following the Celtics’ 119-114 win. “We didn't communicate well when we were out there.” -- New York Daily News
Knicks fail to complete late comeback in Christmas Day loss to Celtics, 119-114: James Dolan arrived wearing an elf hat while the Knicks got into the holiday spirit by mixing Boston Celtics green with a little red blood when Derrick Rose whacked Marcus Smart in the mouth.