Most opponents and fans know Davis only as a second-year guard whose career has begun to blossom.

But Rivers's separated right shoulder opened the door for Anthony's promotion, and the second-year guard has seized the opportunity.

If Calipari was trying to motivate his talented second-year guard, it certainly worked.

That statement might have been a subtle hint to the talented second-year guard, who has been extremely cautious with his injury.

In that stretch, the Spurs were 12-4 and the second-year guard was averaging 13.9 points and 9.3 assists.

Those minutes will most likely come from Nate Robinson, the second-year guard.

Bob Kratch, a second-year guard, is in the picture, too.

"That's why you have other guys on the team," said Ward, the second-year guard with more confidence than minutes per game.

His rustiness was apparent when the second-year guard from Jersey City first came off the bench.

Brandon Armstrong, a second-year guard, matched that total.