Alec Martinez has an interesting theory when it comes to his prolific shot blocking this season.
"I'm playing more minutes, so I have more opportunity to get hit by a shot," Martinez said.
His deadpan delivery made it sound like a joke, but there is truth to it, especially with the state of the Kings' banged-up defense. They are without Jake Muzzin and Derek Forbort, the latter apparently long term after coach John Stevens said Wednesday that Forbort's status is week-to-week. He was seen on crutches at their practice facility because of a lower-body injury.