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New York Knicks: The State Of The Knicks After The All-Star Break

By Shawn Farhadian

December 11, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6), guard Derrick Rose (25), forward Carmelo Anthony (7) and guard Courtney Lee (5) react during the 118-112 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
December 11, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6), guard Derrick Rose (25), forward Carmelo Anthony (7) and guard Courtney Lee (5) react during the 118-112 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 30, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) and forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) during a game at Target Center. The Knicks defeated the Timberwolves 106-104. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) and forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) during a game at Target Center. The Knicks defeated the Timberwolves 106-104. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

First 30 Games

The New York Knicks headed into the Christmas Day showdown against the Boston Celtics with a decent record of 16-13. Because of the new additions, many believed that this period was still part of the team’s “meshing” and “coming together” period.

This was a reasonable start to the year, especially with a shining four-game win streak against Minnesota (twice), Sacramento, and Miami. Their longest losing streak heading into the holiday only lasted for three games against Phoenix, Golden State, and Denver.

The playoff-like atmosphere and competition of the Christmas game grabbed viewers from around the country. After all, it was a nationally-televised rivalry, and the two teams had virtually the same record.

Boston was only half a game ahead of New York in the standings at the time.

The game was generally close until there was about 5:32 left the second quarter, when Celtics forward Jae Crowder hit three 3-point field goals to turn Boston’s four-point deficit into a five-point lead. The game remained one-sided until Carmelo Anthony finally tied the game at 112 apiece with 1:06 left in the fourth.

In true New York Knicks fashion, the team ultimately could not finish the game on a strong note, as Boston took home the W with a final score of 119-114.

"“It’s a Christmas game, and that’s about it, we lost.” Derrick Rose said to reporters after his 25-point game."

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