Actually, getting Cleveland before they get comfortable is probably better than midseason when they are a fine tuned machineBut interestingly enough...
The 2013 season, we started off w/ a big, surprising, W against Miami which put that battery in our back that turned into a 6 game winning streak & a 8-1 record to start the season. Source: http://www.landofbasketball.com/results_by_team/2012_2013_knicks.htm
I actually like starting the season like that. We have to face you guys & the Cavs some time, might as well be to kick off the season. I do understand wanting to get our bearings first but fukk it... I want to season to start off w/ a bang win or lose.
That being said, I'm more afraid of Chi than Cleveland. If we beat Chicago, Melo is scoring 40 against Cleveland.
Should be a fun way to start the season for ya'll