It took two injuries, but Marcus Banks got another chance to contribute early Wednesday night and made the most of it.

With Leandro Barbosa sliding over to the shooting guard spot for the injured Raja Bell, Eric Piatkowski down with a sore right shoulder and Steve Nash playing only 27 minutes, Banks saw some time at the point guard spot and played more relaxed.

?He hit his shots in the first half, and the speed with which he moved the ball was better,? Phoenix Coach Mike D?Antoni said.

?He gave us a spark there, and that was nice.?

Banks has played off the ball most of the season but said he enjoyed getting some time at his natural position.

?It?s about getting an opportunity, and I?m going to stay patient,? Banks said. ?I?m all about winning, so whatever decision the coach makes, I?m going to roll with it."

?It?s tough getting minutes behind Steve and with L.B. playing so well; you don?t really want to change things up. But those guys are human; they need breathers too.?