Momentum isn`t magic - vindicating the hot hand with the mathematics of streaks
(PHYSorg.com Mathematics)

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 outscoring the entire determined Gonzaga team by himself in the second half. Was Curry`s magic merely a product of his skill, the match-ups and random luck, or was there something special within him that day?