Landry Shamet Helps Knicks Overcome 22-Point Deficit In Game 1 Win

BusinessSportsMoneyLandry Shamet Helps Knicks Overcome 22-Point Deficit In Game 1 WinByTim Casey,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tim Casey is a reporter who covers basketball and sports business.Follow AuthorMay 20, 2026, 11:15am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.New York Knicks' Landry Shamet reacts after a three-point basket during the overtime period of Game 1 in the Eastern Conference Finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.As the final seconds ran off the clock Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet headed to the baseline, where he slapped hands with former Knicks guard John Starks. Shamet then greeted filmmaker Spike Lee courtside and celebrated with his teammates. Ex-Knicks center Patrick Ewing also walked toward halfcourt to congratulate Shamet, a reserve who played a major role in New York’s 115-104 overtime victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.Shamet played just over three minutes off the bench in the first quarter and didn’t re-enter until nine minutes and nine seconds remained in regulation. By then, the Knicks were down 85-71. They then allowed eight consecutive points and were seemingly on their way to having their seven-game winning streak ended. Still, New York never let up, and coach Mike Brown never took Shamet out again. Shamet defended Cavaliers star guard Donovan Mitchell, who made a 3-pointer to put Cleveland up 92-71 and give him 29 points. From there, Shamet helped shut down Mitchell, who didn’t score again and missed his final five shots. On offense, Shamet was just as effective. He made a 3 with 44.3 seconds left in regulation that bounced high off the rim and through the...