Game theory suggests a different interpretation. While the statistical evidence
denies the presence of streak shooting, it does not refute the possibility that a “hot” player
might warm up the game in some other way. The difference between streak shooting and
a hot hand arises because of the interaction between the offensive and the defensive
strategies. Suppose Andrew Toney does have a truly hot hand. Surely, the other side
would start to crowd him. This could easily lower his shooting percentage.