The New York Knicks were faced with adversity early. Already without Jalen Brunson due to an ankle injury, they lost OG Anunoby to a hamstring strain just before the first timeout. An already shorthanded squad looked to be in trouble facing the No. 1 offense in the Miami Heat.

It did not matter. The Knicks got huge games from several players and took down the Heat 140-132 to get back in the win column. Additionally, they are now 1-1 in NBA Cup play.

Landry Shamet and Karl-Anthony Towns went nuclear for the Knicks

Landry Shamet, who was on a non-guaranteed deal with the Knicks during training camp, has been very solid this season. However, he turned into a different animal against the Heat and turned in the best game of his NBA career.

Coming off the bench, Shamet erupted in the second

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