"LeBron James always brings out the best in Carmelo Anthony, ever since their high-school wars.

The Knicks haven't seen the best of Anthony in a while. Nobody needs a good-feel night worse than the sore-wristed, sore-ankled, sore-thumbed Anthony. His disastrous shooting slump is the chief cause of the Knicks' dreadfully disappointing 7-11 start, as fans clamor for coach Mike D'Antoni' scalp.

Tonight, the Knicks, who have lost seven of their last eight games, take their underachieving act into American Airlines Arena for the first showdown against Miami's Dream Team."