"Point guard Baron Davis will make his first start for the Cavaliers tonight against the visiting Miami Heat, coach Byron Scott announced after the team's morning shootaround at Cleveland Clinic Courts.

Scott said the move had nothing to do with tonight's opponent, although the Cavs have not beat LeBron James and the Heat in three games so far this season.

"I just thought it was time,'' Scott said.

Davis has dealt with a number of issues since being acquired on Feb. 24 from the Los Angeles Clippers for Mo Williams and Jamario Moon. First it was his sore left knee, then the death of his grandmother, then back spasms as he tried to rush back."