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But Landry Shamet<\/a> drilled three straight 3-pointers for the Knicks, who extended their lead to 14 points as a result. And that was mostly that.<\/p>\n Shamet finished with 14 points on 4-for-5 shooting from 3-point range in the Knicks\u2019 121-108 win over the Cavaliers in Game 3<\/a> on Saturday night at Rocket Arena to take a 3-0 series lead. And when he was in the game, he primarily guarded Donovan Mitchell<\/a> and did an admirable job.<\/p>\n \u201cLandry was huge,\u201d coach Mike Brown said. \u201cAnd then on the other end of the floor, he\u2019s gotta match up with a guy like Donovan Mitchell, who is a tough cover for anybody. You\u2019re not gonna stop him but you gotta work your tail off. Landry\u2019s trying to work.\u201d<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n There was a time, not too long ago, when Shamet was out of the rotation. Jose Alvarado<\/a> had replaced him. But OG Anunoby<\/a>\u2019s absence in Games 3 and 4 of the second round against the 76ers<\/a> opened the door for Shamet, and he has completely capitalized on his opportunity.<\/p>\n He was key to the Knicks\u2019 historic comeback in Game 1. Now one win away from the NBA Finals, it seems he\u2019s re-established his place.<\/p>\n Knicks Merch Shop<\/p>\n SOAR wireless speaker and bottle opener<\/p>\n Hydrapeak 30-ounce stainless steel tumbler<\/p>\n Pro Standard double knit full zip hoodie<\/p>\n Ultra Game team crew socks (3-pack)<\/p>\n New York Post receives revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and when you make a purchase.<\/p>\n Shamet played 28 minutes Saturday. Alvarado played just four minutes, and Jordan Clarkson<\/a> logged three minutes.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n![\"Landry](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/d16b4618dea52786565c016f5e92757b.jpeg\"\/)
Landry Shamet celebrates with Knicks great John Starks after their 121-108 Game 3 win over the Cavaliers on May 23, 2026 in Cleveland<\/a>. Charles Wenzelberg \/ New York Post<\/p>\n