Knicks' Landry Shamet Steps Up as Knicks Survive Brunson-less Heat with Masterful Display
A chant of "Lan-dry Sha-met!" echoed through Madison Square Garden on Friday night as the New York Knicks celebrated a 140-132 win over the Miami Heat, despite being without key player Jalen Brunson due to a sprained ankle. And it was none other than Landry Shamet who stole the show with a career-high 36 points.
Shamet's performance was nothing short of spectacular, as he drove to the rim and hit a layup, flexed to the crowd in celebration, part of a personal 4-0 run. He then nailed a three-pointer with just 3:09 left in the game, giving the Knicks a 14-point lead and all but sealing the win.
As Shamet took free throws down the stretch, fans were on their feet, giving him an ovation that was a testament to his incredible display. "What makes this group special," Shamet said post-game, "is that we got a lot of guys who just care about winning... it's next man up. A lot of teams talk about that, but I think this group really embodies it."
Shamet's performance was perfectly complemented by Karl-Anthony Towns, who finished with 39 points, though most came in the first half. However, Shamet picked up where Towns left off, recording 30 of his 36 points in the second half.
Towns himself was a revelation, taking a "heat check" in the second quarter by launching a deep three-pointer from 31 feet and celebrating with the crowd. He then continued to play aggressively in the second half, but Shamet's emergence kept him involved throughout.
The Knicks' bench players also stepped up, with Jordan Clarkson pouring in a season-high 24 points off the bench and Josh Hart finishing with a triple-double of 12 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Without Brunson, Miles McBride and Josh Hart took over point guard duties, while Mitchell Robinson hauled in eight offensive rebounds to keep the Knicks in front. The team's defense was also solid, led by Mikal Bridges' seven steals and two blocks.
Coach Mike Brown praised his team's effort, saying "It's about the next man up... we have a standard that we've all bought into." With Brunson out, several players stepped up to fill the void, showing just how deep this Knicks roster is. As Shamet put it, "Whatever it takes, we got Jalen out, we lose OG early there and we got great contributions across the board from everyone."
The Knicks' win improves their record to 8-4 on the season and 1-1 in the NBA Cup, a testament to their resilience and teamwork.
A chant of "Lan-dry Sha-met!" echoed through Madison Square Garden on Friday night as the New York Knicks celebrated a 140-132 win over the Miami Heat, despite being without key player Jalen Brunson due to a sprained ankle. And it was none other than Landry Shamet who stole the show with a career-high 36 points.
Shamet's performance was nothing short of spectacular, as he drove to the rim and hit a layup, flexed to the crowd in celebration, part of a personal 4-0 run. He then nailed a three-pointer with just 3:09 left in the game, giving the Knicks a 14-point lead and all but sealing the win.
As Shamet took free throws down the stretch, fans were on their feet, giving him an ovation that was a testament to his incredible display. "What makes this group special," Shamet said post-game, "is that we got a lot of guys who just care about winning... it's next man up. A lot of teams talk about that, but I think this group really embodies it."
Shamet's performance was perfectly complemented by Karl-Anthony Towns, who finished with 39 points, though most came in the first half. However, Shamet picked up where Towns left off, recording 30 of his 36 points in the second half.
Towns himself was a revelation, taking a "heat check" in the second quarter by launching a deep three-pointer from 31 feet and celebrating with the crowd. He then continued to play aggressively in the second half, but Shamet's emergence kept him involved throughout.
The Knicks' bench players also stepped up, with Jordan Clarkson pouring in a season-high 24 points off the bench and Josh Hart finishing with a triple-double of 12 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Without Brunson, Miles McBride and Josh Hart took over point guard duties, while Mitchell Robinson hauled in eight offensive rebounds to keep the Knicks in front. The team's defense was also solid, led by Mikal Bridges' seven steals and two blocks.
Coach Mike Brown praised his team's effort, saying "It's about the next man up... we have a standard that we've all bought into." With Brunson out, several players stepped up to fill the void, showing just how deep this Knicks roster is. As Shamet put it, "Whatever it takes, we got Jalen out, we lose OG early there and we got great contributions across the board from everyone."
The Knicks' win improves their record to 8-4 on the season and 1-1 in the NBA Cup, a testament to their resilience and teamwork.
and I couldn't believe what I saw! Landry Shamet had an insane game and stole the show 
. He scored like 36 points and it wasn't even easy, he played through some tough defense too. The crowd was going wild when he hit that three-pointer with only seconds left on the clock 
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. When one player is struggling or can't play, others step up to fill the gap and it looks like no difference at all. The coach said something about "next man up" which I think makes sense, because that's what teamwork is all about 
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. But the Knicks didn't seem to skip a beat and ended up winning the game 140-132! It just goes to show how talented this team is and how deep they've got 
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! And Karl-Anthony Towns was straight fire too 
. I'm loving this "next man up" vibe from the team, it's so refreshing to see players buying into a system and making it work 
. Coach Mike Brown is all over it too 
, praising his team's effort and showing that they've got depth. The win is huge for the Knicks' record, and I'm curious to see how they'll bounce back from this game 
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and mitchell robinson's 8 offensive rebounds were everything 
also kudos to mikal bridges for those crazy steals 
coach brown is right, it's all about being ready when your teammates need you. the knicks' defense was solid too, but let's be real, landry shamet stole the show 
And Karl-Anthony Towns was on fire too! 
They got so many great players and everyone pitched in, it's amazing to see! 
and josh hart's triple double is everything 
. but what i love about this team is how they all stepped up without jalen brunson 
. like, 24 points from jordan clarkson off the bench? 
, improving to 8-4 on the season 
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The Knicks' bench is looking pretty strong too, I mean who doesn't love a good Jordan Clarkson performance? 
and Karl-Anthony Towns is on another level as always! 
36 points is crazy for him! Karl anthony townes was on point too 
we need more games like this nba cup or whatever it is 
and btw 36 points in a game where they had to come from behind by 14 points kinda says somethin about their depth... 
also karl anthony townes is on another level 
but shamet's performance is giving me all the feels 
. Like how did he go from having 24 points to suddenly hitting 4 three-pointers in a row? That's some crazy clutch shooting 
. Is it really that hard to have a solid starting lineup without Brunson getting hurt? I mean the Knicks are still 8-4 on the season, which is pretty good. But does that really prove anything about their depth or their ability to win games when their top player is out?
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️ the way townes took off in the first half and then shamet picked him up in the second was pure magic 
seriously though, this team's depth is insane. without jalen brunson, they still manage to pull off a win. it just goes to show that the "next man up" thing isn't just hype - it's a way of life 
his confidence on the court is so inspiring 
coach Mike Brown said it best