Why the Atlanta Hawks are surging in stretch-run of NBA season

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Bogdan Bogdanovic and Danilo Gallinari are finally healthy

Two of the biggest offseason acquisitions in the NBA this past offseason were made by the Atlanta Hawks when they signed both Bogdan Bogdanovic and Danilo Gallinari to multi-year deals. 

Both Bogdanovic and Gallinari were expected to hold key roles in the Hawks offensive attack throughout the season, but both guys have dealt with some injuries that have kept them out a good amount of time during this season. Bogdanovic missed almost two months due to a knee injury and Gallinari has missed 20 games due to multiple injuries. 

Now, both guys are finally back out on the court for the Hawks and they have been great, Bogdanovic in particular. In the month of April, Bogdan Bogdanoivc has arguably been the Hawks most consistent weapon on the offensive-end of the court, as he has averaged 22.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.3 assists and has shot 50% from three-point range this month. 

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Gallinari has also been playing really well in the six games he has played this month, averaging 17.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and shooting 46.9% from three-point range in the month of April. While they may not be superstar talents, both Bogdan Bogdanovic and Danilo Gallinari are two key pieces to success for the Atlanta Hawks. 

Assuming both guys can stay healthy, teams will have a hard time game planning for the Atlanta Hawks not just because of Trae Young and John Collins, but because of Bogdanovic and Gallinari contributing at a high-level as well. 

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