Warriors' Davis misses game with ribcage injury

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Baron Davis wasn't in uniform for the Golden State Warriors' game against the Phoenix Suns on Monday night, with the club choosing to rest his strained ribcage muscle.

Davis, who leads the Warriors with averages of 20.7 points and 8.3 assists in an outstanding season, was injured in Saturday's victory over Seattle, the Warriors' fifth straight win.

Though Davis participated in pregame warmups, Golden State elected to rest the eighth-year pro, who missed 27 games with injuries last season and has been frequently sidelined over the last three years.

Keith McLeod took Davis' spot in the starting lineup, with Monta Ellis assuming many of his duties.

Forward Troy Murphy also returned to the Warriors' bench after missing three games with an injured left heel.