Landry Shamet’s playoffs have taken a complete turn since benching
Landry Shamet's performance in the playoffs has dramatically improved after being benched earlier in the season. He played a crucial role in the New York Knicks' victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, helping secure their spot in the NBA Finals. Shamet's shooting has been exceptional, contributing significantly to the team's success in recent games.
- ▪Landry Shamet scored 16 points and made all four of his 3-point attempts in Game 4 against the Cavaliers.
- ▪He has made 17 of 21 3-point shots over the last six games.
- ▪Shamet's resurgence came after being benched early in the playoffs, where he initially struggled.
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NBA New York Knicks Landry Shamet’s playoffs have taken a complete turn since benching By Jared Schwartz Published May 26, 2026, 1:23 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google CLEVELAND — Remember when Landry Shamet was buried on the bench? That feels like another universe. See Also New York Knicks Landry Shamet’s Game 1 bounce — serendipitous and illogical — became instant Knicks lore He drilled all four 3-pointers he took and recorded 16 points in the Knicks’ 130-93 Game 4 beatdown of the Cavaliers on Monday night at Rocket Arena that secured their place in the NBA Finals. He was at the heart of a 58-24 advantage in bench points that the Knicks had.
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