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GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- The New York Knicks will not concede they have a "big" problem -- yet. They know the Indiana Pacers have a size advantage, realize that Carmelo Anthony is going to get beat up banging against a bulkier body, and understand that a change to a lineup with a conventional power forward may become necessary. Not now, but check back if they lose Game 2 on Tuesday night. "Im not saying I wont do that. But Im just saying right now weve only got one game under our belt. ... The small lineup that we started didnt cost us," Knicks coach Mike Woodson said Monday. "And I dont consider Melo a small. You guys might, but I dont." He is, though, when it comes to his matchup against the Pacers. Listed at 6-foot-8 and 235 pounds, Anthony has a quickness advantage playing against power forwards, and hes big enough to defend many of them. But Indianas David West is 6-9 and 250, playing his natural position hes been an All-Star at, and hes one of the toughest competitors around. The Pacers outrebounded the Knicks 44-30 on Sunday in their 102-95 victory in the opener of the second-round series. "Were a big, physical team," Pacers centre Roy Hibbert said. "Their specialty is their offensive firepower and weve got guys that could hold down the paint and the perimeter, too. So we just try to make everything as hard as possible for those guys and use our length and athleticism." Anthony was in foul trouble and shot only 10 of 28, and a couple of his teammates even expressed concern about the pounding he took. But Anthony offers no excuses and his coach makes no concessions, saying the guys who started werent the problem since the Knicks led after the first quarter. "I thought we came out, we held our own the start of the game, had nothing to do with who started at the 4 or the 5," Woodson said. "Melos played big guys all year. Last I checked, statistics-wise weve been pretty damn good this year with Melo playing at the 4 spot, so I dont see any reason to change at this point right now." But something is affecting Anthony. The NBAs leading scorer has made just 35 of 110 shots over his last four games and his shooting percentage for the post-season is down to 38 per cent overall and 26 per cent from 3-point range. Point guard Raymond Felton wondered if the Pacers were targeting Anthonys sore left shoulder that he wore a strap over in Game 1 to keep in place. Teammate Kenyon Martin said he didnt think Anthony should have to "wrestle and tussle" with West and that perhaps the Knicks should start a bigger lineup. (He would be the obvious candidate to start). "I think K-Mart is coming from a concerned standpoint as a teammate from me getting beat up so much, but weve been going through and dealing with the same thing all year long," Anthony said. "Im fine. Ive been bruised up, beat up all year long, so as far as them guys targeting the shoulder, I cant worry about that." Martin is only an inch taller and weighs less than Anthony, who shifted from his normal small forward spot to the power forward last season when Amare Stoudemire was injured and stayed there this season when Stoudemire remained out. The Knicks flourished with the small lineup and an emphasis on 3-point shooting. "Kenyon is no bigger than Melo, thats kind of how I look at it," Woodson said. "Well just gauge it and see how it goes tomorrow and if weve got to make that adjustment, Ill be the one to make that call." Stoudemire could become an option to get big man minutes later in the series if hes cleared to return from right knee surgery. He took part in 3-on-3 scrimmages Monday, looking winded but expecting to practice Thursday and be in uniform Saturday. "Game 1 was tough for us, but were going to retaliate in Game 2 and see how that goes, and then from that game well see what type of adjustments we need to make. And then if Im able to play, then I will," Stoudemire said. The Knicks said most of their problems stemmed from being outworked, but theyve got other issues. Hibbert (14 points, 8 rebounds, 5 blocks) dominated his matchup with Tyson Chandler (4 points, 3 rebounds, 2 blocks, 6 fouls), and Sixth Man of the Year J.R. Smith continued his shooting woes by going 4 of 15. "I thought both teams played extremely physical. Its going to be that kind of series," Pacers coach Frank Vogel said. "I dont think weve won that physicality battle or anything like that. I think they played extremely hard and physical, and so did we." With the Knicks unable to hit from the perimeter, they were forced to drive at Hibbert and other big defenders, which plays into the Pacers hands. 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Having masterminded a perfect start to the campaign, Melbourne City coach John van t Schip knows he needs to keep pulling the right rein to keep the A-League sides season flying high.City are aiming to add to their strong early-season form in the clubs first home match of the season against Perth Glory on Friday night.Just three City players are unavailable for the tie: long-term absentee Corey Gameiro, recuperating right-back Ivan Franjic and Young Socceroo Steve Kuzmanovski.Winger Nicolas Colazo is in doubt after he picked up an ear complaint and didnt train on Thursday under doctors orders.With more talent than ever at his disposal and a reputation for cavalier changes, van t Schip is refusing to guarantee any players position in the team.Surprisingly, that extends to veteran goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen, who is available for selection again after his round one red card.With such a contrast in styles from last week opponents, possession-hungry Melbourne Victory, to the counter-attacking Glory, van t Schip suggested changes were afoot - but wouldnt say if they were structural, tactical or in personnel.Its not that youre changing just to change, he said.You try to change wherever you think it may help to take the next step, because of rest, or because they did well and you want to keep that team on.Someone could also get an injury or theres a red card. Or an opponent plays a bit different that you think ... maybe we need anothher kind of player for that position.ddddddddddddAnthony Caceres has already paid the price in selection, demoted to the bench for the Melbourne derby despite scoring the games sole goal in round one against Wellington.Connor Chapman - a mainstay of last years side when fit - was also shuffled out of the team for Manny Muscat last Saturday, but could return as the club seeks an antidote to pacy Perth pair Andy Keogh and Adam Taggart.It would take a brave coach to leave highly-credentialled gloveman Sorensen on the bench in favour of Dean Bouzanis but van t Schip said he was considering it.Well make a decision on that tomorrow, he said on Thursday.Everyone has to be fighting for their spot.(Bouzanis) did well in the derby and did well in Wellington, hes closing the gap, thats for sure.Van t Schip suggested he was hopeful but not confident on Colazo.We have to wait. Hes in doubt but were waiting until the last moment, he said.STATS THAT MATTER* Melbourne City havent lost at home to Glory since January 2012 - eight matches ago.* Citys Uruguayan striker Bruno Fornaroli found the net in three of four matches against Perth last season, including a double in the clubs elimination final win.* Prepare for a shoot-out - Glory (31) and City (29) have taken more shots on goal this season than any other sides. ' ' '