On the thirty-eighth episode of the Hot Hand Theory Podcast, we welcome Geoff back from vacation as he joins XJ for an action-packed discussion about the Knicks' season so far and what’s coming next.

We start by breaking down Mikal Bridges’ breakthrough performance against the Pelicans, where he showcased resilience, confidence, and his ability to step up on both ends of the floor. Was this the turning point Knicks fans have been waiting for?

Next, we dig into how the Knicks can better utilize Karl-Anthony Towns’ elite shooting to open up the offense. Can the Knicks better leverage his unique skill set to create more rim attempts and open threes for teammates?

And of course, we preview the Knicks' upcoming matchup against the Orlando Magic, their toughest test yet. With one of the league’s top defenses and a versatile, methodical style of play, this game is a litmus test for the Knicks’ title chances. We cover:

• How the Knicks can handle Orlando’s elite switching defense.

• Whether the Knicks can adapt to the Magic’s slow pace.

• The challenge of stopping Franz Wagner and Orlando’s paint-dominant offense.

Finally, don’t miss part two of the episode, where we dive into the Dallas Mavericks' early-season success and the unexpected sources driving their strong start.