Why Bogdanović potentially being a 'decoy' is effective for Hawks

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The Atlanta Hawks tip-off in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Atlanta leads the series 1-0 after a 116-113 win in Game 1 behind a 48-point night from point guard Trae Young.

Bogdan Bogdanović remains questionable on the injury reporter with right knee soreness) and hasn't been as productive offensively in the last couple of games. In the last two games, Bogdanović has only score eight points on 3/14 shooting, including an 0/6 mark from three.

Sarah Spencer, Hawks beat reporter for the AJC, joined the Midday Show to preview Game 2 on Friday night. What is Bogdanović giving the Hawks right now with that knee injury?

"He's actually been pretty scrappy defensively," Spencer told Randy and Chris. "He's giving you availability which is one key thing. He's giving you minutes as an experienced guy who's with the rotation and is familiar with those guys out there."

"He is struggling shooting the ball, but he does give you almost like a decoy, even if those shots aren't falling. He still commands attention. You can't just go out there and not guard him because he still has the ability to shoot."

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