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Delon Wright and Landry Shamet: Unsung Heroes Propelling the Knicks’ Playoff Resurgence

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Bench Duo Sparks Historic Turnaround

While Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns grab headlines, it's Delon Wright and Landry Shamet who've quietly saved the New York Knicks' postseason. These reserves became difference-makers during the team's stunning 2-1 series comeback against Indiana, proving bench depth can win playoff games.

The Wright Stuff: Defense Meets Versatility

Wright transformed into Tom Thibodeau's Swiss Army knife:

  • Lockdown defense against All-Star Tyrese Haliburton (held to 2/8 from deep in Game 3)
  • Playmaking Stability with 1.6 playoff assists per game
  • +18 net rating in Conference Finals - best among rotation players
His 38% career three-point accuracy forces defenders to respect his shot, creating driving lanes for teammates.

Delon Wright and Landry Shamet: Unsung Heroes Propelling the Knicks' Playoff Resurgence

Shamet's Shooting Revival

The midseason acquisition found his rhythm when it mattered most:

  • 38.3% from three-point range this postseason
  • Game-changing 12-point outburst in Game 3 comeback
  • Critical spacing creator for Brunson/Towns pick-and-roll actions
"Landry gives us that microwave scoring we desperately need," Brunson noted postgame.

 

Coaching Masterstroke

Thibodeau's adjustments made the difference:

  1. Implemented nine-man rotation to preserve stamina
  2. Deployed Wright as multi-positional defensive stopper
  3. Utilized Shamet's movement shooting to stretch defenses
This tactical shift helped limit Indiana to 98 offensive rating when both reserves shared the court.

 

Blueprint for Sustainable Success

As the series progresses, maintaining this bench production remains crucial:

  • Wright must continue disrupting opponent's primary ballhandler
  • Shamet needs to sustain 40%+ shooting from deep
  • Chemistry between starters and reserves must stay seamless
Their professional approach - sacrificing regular season minutes for playoff impact - exemplifies modern roster construction.

 

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