Knicks Carmelo Anthony's clutch free throws are perfect present for Knicks

The Boston Celtics didn't have Paul Pierce for the team's road opener against the New York Knicks, and had to start journeyman Sasha Pavlovic in his stead. You have to imagine New York Knicks small

In the Knicks' Christmas opener against the Celtics, Carmelo Anthony picked up right where he left off by matching his clutch play seen during the 2011 NBA playoffs.

In the Knicks' Christmas opener against the Celtics, Carmelo Anthony picked up right where he left off by matching his clutch play seen during the 2011 NBA.

NEW YORK — Carmelo Anthony and the Knicks know it will never be easy against the Celtics. Not beating them in one game, and certainly not beating them for a division title.