Cleveland Cavaliers: What we learned from a dominant victory in Memphis

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CLEVELAND, OH – FEBRUARY 11: Jordan Clarkson #8 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on February 11, 2018 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Jordan Clarkson plays better with a bandage on his face.

Clarkson had to leave the game and receive stitches after catching an errant elbow to the face. He came back with a band-aid on his face, eight or nine stitches, and a bounce in his step.

He put up 12 of his 14 points after returning with his band-aid. Clarkson connected on five of his eight shots in the second half and finished the half as a plus 14.

8 stitches? 9 stitches? Doesn't matter to the @cavs' @JordanClarksons.

"It is what it is. Part of the game." pic.twitter.com/8wGFBrvGxr
— Bally Sports Cincinnati (@BallySportsCIN) February 24, 2018

Clarkson showed just how valuable he can be in the second half. He’s somewhat of a gunslinger that can get in trouble when he tries to do too much. Clarkson is one of the most skilled players on the team, but he can be reckless at times. However, when he’s letting the game come to him like he was on Friday night, you can see how talented a player he really is.