On the ninth episode of the Hot Hand Theory Podcast, XJ and Geoff discuss the Knicks' recent offensive success on their West Coast trip and their defensive struggles over the past couple of weeks. The two explore the effects of various rotation decisions made by the team as well as potential lineup configurations. In this first part of the pod, Geoff and XJ also talk about RJ Barrett's defensive improvements so far this season, Immanuel Quickley and Josh Hart's combined impact, and debate Randle's fit with the bench unit. Finally, the duo dives into an impromptu conversation about whether Rudy Gobert's impact throughout his career has been undervalued.