Pelicans’ Davis eagerly awaits playoff debut

It takes a certain self-confidence for a college freshman to embrace a potentially pejorative nickname like ''The Unibrow.'' Perhaps that was an early sign that Pelicans forward Anthony Davis, who led Kentucky to a national title in 2012, had not just the talent, but also the intangibles to lift a sinking NBA franchise back to playoff contention. Now he'll get to display all that talent on the NBA's big stage. New Orleans' rising star will make his playoff debut against league-best Golden State on Saturday, with a lot of eyes on him. ''I'm just proud of these guys, proud of our coaching staff,'' Davis said, sharing credit after his 31 points, 13 rebounds, three blocks and two steals led New Orleans to a playoff-clinching victory over defending champion San Antonio on the final night of the regular season.