The Knicks Just Had a BREAKTHROUGH | HHT 36

On the thirty-sixth episode of the Hot Hand Theory Podcast, XJ flies solo for the first time! Using film and data, XJ explains why the Knicks' performance against the Wizards was a breakthrough moment and showcased an approach that could make them a true contender in the East. From five-out offensive sets to faster pace and shared playmaking, XJ dives into why Knicks fans have plenty to be excited about. But is this sustainable, or should we pump the brakes given their competition? Plus, hear XJ’s take on Brunson’s playmaking evolution, Towns’ jaw-dropping dominance, and Hart’s scorching hot streak—all backed by elite analytics. Don’t miss XJ’s analysis of how these changes could shape the Knicks' season. Drop your thoughts in the comments—especially if you miss Geoff! _______ Timestamps: 0:00 | Preview 0:40 | Intro—XJ is flying solo! 2:16 | Thank you for all the comments 🧡 3:40 | Why Knicks vs Wizards showed the Knicks' potential (with film!) 8:00 | Extremely encouraging data from the Knicks vs Wizards 9:36 | How Brunson showed improvement as a playmaker 12:50 | Diving into Josh Hart's unreal start 15:30 | Hart's shooting shows the Knicks' potential of 5-out 18:31 | INSANE Karl-Anthony Towns data deep dive 23:17 | Towns' passing has been ELITE 26:43 | Has Towns' defense actually been THAT bad? 31:21 | Guest co-host next week 👀 31:43 | Leave a comment for Geoff! 31:52 | Listen to the part 2 on Franz and the Magic _______ Subscribe to Hot Hand Theory: https://www.youtube.com/@hothandtheory/ _______ Follow Hot Hand Theory Twitter 🏀 https://twitter.com/HotHandTheory Instagram 🏀 https://www.instagram.com/hothandtheory/ Reddit 🏀 https://www.reddit.com/user/HotHandTheory