Jordan Clarkson demonstrated his exceptional scoring prowess, delivering an immediate and powerful impact on the court.

This was exactly what the Knicks needed to secure a thrilling 126-124 victory against the Cavaliers in Thursday afternoon’s matchup at Madison Square Garden.

Clarkson shone brightly, achieving a season-high with 25 points, shooting an impressive 9-for-17 from the field and 5-for-10 from beyond the arc.

The Knicks benefited significantly from his presence, outscoring the Cavaliers by 13 points during his time on the floor.

Despite a sluggish start described by coach Mike Brown as “stuck in the mud,” the Knicks found themselves trailing by 15 points as they entered the second quarter.

And Clarkson promptly scored 11 points in the period, part of a huge 24-3 run that brought the Knicks right back into the game and gave them a six-point lead. 

At one point, Clarkson drilled a 3, stole the ball from Donovan Mitchell, dribbled down the other end of the floor and nailed another 3 in transition. 

“The times we were dead in the water, especially early in the game, he was the one guy that was keeping us in it,” Brown said. “First with his offense, he was really, really good for us offensively. And then defensively, he was good too.” 

And then later, he was on the floor for most of the fourth quarter when the Knicks overcame a 17-point deficit. Seven more of Clarkson’s points came in that fourth quarter. 

He was part of a bench unit — along with Tyler Kolek and Mitchell Robinson — that helped change the course of the game. 

“Everybody believes in each other, no matter who is out on the floor,” Brown said. “You feel that type of belief from your teammates, from your peers. Man, the sky is the limit, because guys in the NBA are talented.”