Williams benched Anthony Davis for protection

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March 7, 2013 - 8:30 AM ET

Monty Williams said that he didn't play Anthony Davis in the fourth quarter because it wouldn't have been fair to the rookie.

Williams was explaining that because Davis missed time with his shoulder injury, he didn't feel it'd be fair to put Davis in the game against Dwight Howard. It's a pretty weird explanation considering Davis said he felt fine, but Williams has benched Davis previously this season and this probably won't be the last time it happens, either.

Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

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