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Momentum isn't magic – vindicating the hot hand with the mathematics of streaks

  • Written by Joshua Miller, Affiliate at IGIER and Assistant Professor of Decision Sciences, Bocconi University
imageWhen a player's on fire, is it hot hands?Basketball image via www.shutterstock.com.

It’s NCAA basketball tournament season, known for its magical moments and the “March Madness” it can produce. Many fans remember Stephen Curry’s superhuman 2008 performance where he led underdog Davidson College to victory while nearly...

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