Hawks’ Quin Snyder shrugs off heated confrontation with Bogdan Bogdanovic, says two ‘are in a fantastic place’ | USAEMALL.com

The Atlanta Hawks have simply seven common season video games remaining on their schedule and seem like heading for a 3rd consecutive NBA Play-In Tournament berth.

The Hawks defeated the Chicago Bulls on Monday to earn their thirty fifth win of the season. But, the tenth-seeded Hawks 113-101 victory was overshadowed by a late-game confrontation between Atlanta’s coach and one in every of its key gamers.

Bogdanovic turned noticeably annoyed and spilled a water bottle within the fourth quarter. The 31-year-old guard then approached Synder and a tense trade ensued.  

Bogdan Bogdanovic #13 and head coach Quin Snyder of the Atlanta Hawks discuss in the course of the second half in opposition to the Chicago Bulls on the United Center on April 01, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

While it’s unclear what precisely sparked Bogdanovic’s gripe or what he expressed to Snyder, the NBA veteran guard later tried to downplay the incident.

“We are doing this almost every other minute or we are verbally fighting all the time, which is normal. That means we both care and everyone cares. … Quin is my guy, for sure. And, he was pushing me through the whole year. We had this like, fights, little fights. It’s normal that happens,” Bogdanović advised reporters after the sport.

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Snyder shared related sentiments when he spoke in regards to the state of his relationship with Bogdanovic. 

“Bogi was terrific. And he and I are in a great place. Better than good. Great,” Snyder, who’s in his first full season because the Hawks head coach, mentioned in a postgame press convention.

Bogdanovic’s 20 factors led the Hawks in scoring throughout Monday’s sport in opposition to the Bulls. His stat line additionally included 4 rebounds and 6 assists. 

Atlanta was having fun with a substantial lead with lower than two minutes left in regulation when the heated trade started. Bogdanovic and different Hawks starters have been on the bench on the time, as the sport’s final result gave the impression to be pretty sure.

Head coach Quin Snyder of the Utah Jazz appears to be like on in the course of the second half of a sport in opposition to the Phoenix Suns at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 08, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Snyder did appear to try to ease the strain by strolling over to hug Bogdanovc virtually instantly after teammates pulled him away from his coach.

Three-time NBA All-Star Trae Young has not performed since Feb. 23 and continues to recuperate from a finger damage.  But, Dejounte Murray’s sturdy play helped the Hawks win 5 of their final six video games. The Bulls presently sit within the ninth spot within the Eastern Conference standings and have clinched a spot within the play-in event.

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