In their first seven games without Lonzo Ball, the Lakers lost every time. In their last two, they have won both.
The difference has been a red-hot Jordan Clarkson, who has filled the void left by Ball with back-to-back all-around dominant games.
Against New York on Sunday, the combo guard poured in 29 points, 10 assists and six rebounds, leading the Lakers to a 127-107 victory.
Clarkson filled the bucket himself by regularly going back to his trademark pull-up jumper, which the Knicks (21-26) had no answer for.
Jordan Clarkson had another strong game, tallying 29 points and 10 assists against New York.