On part 2 of the seventh episode of the Hot Hand Theory Podcast, Geoff, XJ, and ShwinnyPooh of The Strickland determine whether some early trends around the league are “real” and sustainable in the long term or "not real” and we should expect to see a substantial change in a positive or negative direction over a larger sample size.

The trio explores:

• Whether a Brunson + Quickley Knicks' starting backcourt would be viable, especially in the playoffs.

• Whether Jaren Jackson Jr and the Memphis Grizzlies' woeful early season performance is real.

• Whether the nearly unprecedented dropoff from the Warriors starting lineup will persist.

• Whether the Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic are as good as they've performed so far.