Landry Shamet walked to the Knicks locker room for evaluation after appearing to hurt his ankle during Game 5, leaving New York trailing 83-79 with 5:30 left.
The Knicks were turning the screws in the fourth quarter of Game 5, pressing a Spurs team that was in full desperation mode. Then Landry Shamet—one of the key reserves—went down on a play that looked routine at first and instantly changed the temperature of the moment.
Shamet drove to the hoop and went up for a contested layup during the fourth quarter. He got the ball inside the rim, but when he landed, his foot planted awkwardly. He immediately began limping.
New York called a foul in the next defensive sequence, stopping play so staff could check on him. Shamet didn’t return after that. Instead, he walked into the Knicks locker room for evaluation on what appeared to be an ankle injury.
With Shamet still inside the facility, the game state told its own story: the Knicks trailed 83-79 with 5:30 left in Game 5.
A video posted from the stands shows Shamet headed toward the locker room during the scare, tagged on June 14, 2026. The situation remains fluid, with an update expected as the Knicks assess the injury and decide whether he can come back for the rest of the contest.
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Hope he’s ok.
So wait he stepped wrong and they stopped play? Kinda sounds like nothing at first then boom ankle city. I feel like they should’ve checked it way sooner.
If he didn’t return after limping, that’s usually torn something right? Like ankle sprain is the polite version. Also why were they even playing with 83-79 still going?? Makes it sound more like a concussion than an ankle in my head lol.
This is why I hate late-game momentum stuff. One minute Knicks are pressing, next minute Shamet’s just like nope I’m done. They always say ‘fluid’ though like that’s gonna magically fix it. If he comes back, I’m guessing he’ll be on a minutes restriction or he’ll get re-injured instantly.