Clarkson (foot) ended with 23 points (8-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four assists, two rebounds, one block and one steal in 31 minutes off the bench during Friday's 134-126 loss to the Suns.
The veteran guard led the Jazz in scoring on the night as he saw his first action since Nov. 23. Clarkson missed seven games while dealing with a flareup of his plantar fasciitis, but Utah didn't baby him in his return, as the 31 minutes were a season-high workload for the 32-year-old. He's had trouble staying healthy to begin the season, suiting up for only 14 of the Jazz's 24 contests, but he appears ready to handle his usual role as the leader of the second unit.