Knicks’ Landry Shamet Leaves Game 5 With Apparent Ankle Injury — Here’s What We Know

The New York Knicks have plenty of reasons to feel good about their fourth-quarter push in Game 5 against the San Antonio Spurs. But that momentum came with a gut punch. Reserve guard Landry Shamet limped off the court and headed straight to the locker room after a scary non-contact play under the basket.

With the game tightening and the Spurs fighting to stay alive, Shamet drove hard to the rim and finished a contested layup. The bucket counted, but the cost was steep. As he came down, his right foot landed awkwardly, and he immediately began favoring it. The Knicks quickly fouled on the next defensive possession to stop the clock and give Shamet a chance to walk off — but he couldn’t shake it.

He was seen grabbing at his lower leg before heading toward the tunnel. The Knicks have not issued an official update on his condition, and he had not returned to the floor with just over five minutes remaining and the Knicks trailing 83-79.

This is a tough break for a guy who has quietly become one of New York’s most reliable depth pieces. Shamet, who joined the Knicks earlier this season, carved out a rotation role with his shooting and hustle. Losing him — even temporarily — would test the bench’s depth in a pivotal game where every possession matters.

According to video circulating on social media, Shamet appeared to roll his ankle as he planted. The team has not confirmed the exact nature or severity of the injury. But with the Knicks pushing for a series-clinching win, head coach Tom Thibodeau is now forced to reshuffle minutes on the fly.

Spurs fans, naturally, had their own reaction. The crowd at the game was loud and desperate, knowing this was a must-win scenario. But the injury overshadowed what had been a gritty comeback effort from San Antonio.

Shamet’s status for any potential Game 6 or beyond is now a major question mark. The Knicks will need to make quick adjustments if he’s sidelined, especially with the Spurs showing no sign of rolling over.

Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available from the Knicks’ medical staff.