If we had Rondo and Sully - this team comes out of the east this year - truly believe that, particularly with the emergence of Jeff Green.
That being said, the Knick's series depends on three things:
1. How well Green and Pierce can guard Melo
2. How well Lee and Bradley can cover J.R. Smith.
If our defenders can shut down either of thsoe two, most likely Smith, we'll be fine.
3. How badly the league wants another Heat / Celtics Eastern Conference Finals.
You can make an argument that a "Melo" "LeBron" match up is intriguing for the league.
But nothing will come close in ratings to a Heat / Celtics ECF.
LeBron, Wade and the hated Ray Allen
Celtic's legends KG & Pierce and the emerging Celtics star Jeff Green - the Defense of Bradley.
That is a an all out "war" series. We want it, Miami wants it and most importantly, the league wants it.
1. Boston over the Knicks in 6.
2. Boston in 6 or 7 in the second round
3. Boston and Miami in the ECF's.
If Lee & Bradley play nails defense in the back court and the new trio of Pierce, KG and Green get hot, the Celtics can get to the finals.
A lot has to go right, but anything is possible.