It wouldn't be wrong to say that Hector is the anchor of Sacramento's defensive system. Hector will not be active on offense early in the third quarter. But on defense, his voice and his aggressiveness reassure all Kings players.
The reason he's not a starter, according to Wharton, is that he thinks Holmes is right too. To compensate for the lack of defensive talent of the second unit, he had to put the better defender of the two on the bench.
Usually, anyone would have complained about their situation. But Hector has a system. It is evident to everyone that Hector is much more efficient.
No one would want his shortcomings to be seen in his rookie season. This situation allows Hector to develop in the shadows. There are intangibles in basketball, and Hector has those qualities. Some players don't do spectacular things, but they do a lot of donkey work for the team and can be noted for their defensive play. That's Hector's role on this team.
During the first 4 minutes of the quarter, the Wolves will only score 4 points.
Fox removes the opponent and places his dunk early in the quarter. Then he will deliver two assists for two 3PT shoots—one for Barnes and the other for Bogdanovic.
Towns found himself in the post-up against Hector, with little time left before the end of the possession. He chose to break through Hector's defense. The wrong choice is being forced to attempt a tough layup because Hector, rather than looking for the block, will put his arms in opposition.
But Bjelica pops up and blocks the ball from behind. Towns struggled and took the offensive rebound but couldn't get the ball back up because Hector pushed it with his arms. Fox took the ball back.
Hector will make another steal this time, on a bad pass from Wiggins or an anticipatory pass from Hector, depending on the point of view.
The Wolves can't let the Kings play like that. Covington hit a shot with an assist from Towns. Then Wiggins converted two free throws on a foul by Bogdanovic.
But Fox will calm them down with a 3PT in catch-and-shoot; the passer is Barnes.
Towns will finally manage to pass Hector's iron defense with a layup. Defending him is more complex. Towns its own to be a stretch five, but it's not to say it's incapable of doing significant damage in the paint.
An exchange of 3PT's shoot took place afterward. First, Hector found Bjelica wide open after a superb collective sequence of the Kings. Napier answers him immediately after that.
Covington will give Culver caviar and receive a pass from Barnes right after Hector goes on pick-and-pop.
Napier missed his 3PT, and Hector grabbed the rebound. He decided with a wave of his hand to pick up the pace. His teammates, having understood the sign, rush into the Wolves camp. Hector felt a defender interfere in his run, made a behind-the-back dribble to pass him, and found Bogdanovic, who shot in catch-and-shoot.
At the exit of Hector, the time to complete his stat line, he has had time to take a rebound and an assist. The score is now 66-85. The score will be 73-91.
5pts 5reb 5ast 5stl, and 4blk. This is Hector's performance. There is nothing else to add except for one block.