Knicks open 2011-2012 season today vs. Celtics

The 2011-2012 NBA season will tip off later this afternoon when the Knicks play host to the Boston Celtics at the Garden at 12 noon.

For the Knicks, this is a beginning of their own version of the "Dream Team" after they added Tyson Chandler, Mike Bibby and Baron Davis the past two weeks joining incumbents Carmelo Anthony and Amare Stoudemire.

The Knicks could be getting the Celtics at the right time. Granted it's only opening day, but the Celtics are getting older. Paul Pierce is questionable for the game with a nagging heel injury, and Kevin Garnett is playing out of position at center since "Big Baby" Davis is now in Orlando.

Last season, the Celtics swept the Knicks out of the playoffs; expect New York to come out swinging and get off to a good start. Prediction: Knicks 98, Celtics 91.