Knicks’ Landry Shamet picks up rusty teammates as heroics continue in NBA Finals Game 1
Landry Shamet played a crucial role in the Knicks' victory over the Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Despite some teammates struggling, Shamet scored 13 points off the bench, showcasing his ability to step up when needed. This performance marks a significant turnaround for Shamet, who had faced challenges earlier in the postseason.
- ▪Landry Shamet led all reserves with 13 points in the Knicks' 105-95 win over the Spurs.
- ▪Shamet has scored at least 12 points in five of his past seven games.
- ▪The Knicks have ended a 27-year wait to return to the NBA Finals.
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nba finals NBA New York Knicks Knicks’ Landry Shamet picks up rusty teammates as heroics continue in NBA Finals Game 1 By Howie Kussoy Published June 4, 2026, 12:06 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google SAN ANTONIO — The Knicks waited 27 years for this night. Landry Shamet had been waiting all his life. While several of his teammates struggled with the effects of a lengthy layoff and/or the magnitude of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Shamet delivered another strong performance off the bench, leading all reserves with 13 points (5-of-9 from the field, 3-of-6 3-pointers) in the Knicks’ 105-95 win over the Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Knicks guard Landry Shamet reacts after scoring during the first quarter of NBA Finals Game 1.
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