In the first eight games of the playoffs, Landry Shamet scored 14 total points.

He had 15 points on 5-of-6 shooting Friday night alone.

Talk about providing a needed boost.

Knicks guard Landry Shamet (44) falls with the ball as Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) gives chase during Game 3 on May 8, 2026. Jason Szenes for the New York Post

With OG Anunoby out due to a minor hamstring strain, Shamet was given a shot, and he took advantage. The veteran sharpshooter played a pivotal role coming off the bench, as the Knicks took a commanding 3-0 lead in this Eastern Conference semifinal series with a 108-94 victory over the 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Center.

Shamet was part of a blockbuster effort from the bench.…