This Celtics-Knicks series to me is going to be the toughest team the Celtics would have to face.
They may have been "Carmelo and nobodies" tonight, but they are hard to guard because of their 3 point shooting. Added to the fact that their best player is probably their best shooter
The Knicks would not win this series because of so many factors (experience, cohesion, defense, bench) but if they get those things fixed...LOOK OUT. Everyone keeps talking about the Heat and their "dynasties" but the Knicks are going to be a very dangerous championship team in a few years
They have that two potent offensive players in Carmelo and Stoudamire. A good floor general in Billups, who may be replaced by a younger better point guard in the future. They can beat you in many ways and are by no means one-dimensional (*cough* Heat). An opposing team can never have a set defense, because they run so many unique offensive plays that are hard to read
For them to reach their potential:
-D'Antoni needs to hire a defensive guru as an assistant coach
-More 7 footers
Personally, I think they will be contending for titles every year when the Celtics Big 3 get older