Knicks defense benefitting from better communication, players say

It was always only a matter of time. The Knicks didn't walk into Saturday's matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on a five-game winning streak solely because of a high-powered offense. It's been the defense making all the difference for the hottest team in basketball, a Knicks team that has learned to string together consistent stops — just like what was envisioned when the front office made ...