In an alluring extra-time match, Dejounte Murray maxed out his career by scoring 35 points to lead the Atlanta Hawks against the Boston Celtics, who won by only one point, 123-122. Such a glorious run by Murray was one that every basketball fan dreamed of. In this match, the superstar delivered a career-high 44 points, and the game ended with an overtime buzzer-beater shot that sealed yet another victory over Boston after already beating them 4 nights ago.
Murray’s Clutch Shot Seals the Deal
With just 6 seconds remaining, the game tied. Jaylen Brown’s game-winning goal with three minutes left ended up giving the Celtics a slim 122-121 lead in the extra period. But as quickly as Dejounte Murray had put the Hawks ahead, Jrue Holiday responded with a rare jumper, putting the 76ers ahead again. For a moment, it seemed like they might snatch a victory, and indeed, that is how they did it.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Shoutout RUSS AND KOBE!!!! I’m Tired Dawg!!!! https://t.co/mpP0BC3NqH
— Dejounte Murray (@DejounteMurray) March 29, 2024
Supporting Cast Steps Up
Murray’s feats, not only as the man of the moment but also the moments in which his teammates, Bogdan Bogdanovic and De’Andre Hunter, did shine, were uniquely embossed into the memories of those who witnessed them. Bogdanovic gave up 24 points, Hunter contributed with a double-double, 21 points, and 13 rebounds, as the Hawks extended their win streak to a fourth successive game.
Celtics’ Resilience Falls Short
After a noble battle that was grateful for Jayson Tatum’s 31 points and 13 rebound efforts, the Celtics then lost the chance to stop the Hawks’ unstoppable linear movement. The duo of Porzingis, who dropped 20 points, and Brown chipped in 18 points, but it failed to come up against the onslaught of offensive from Murray in the overtime thriller.
Despite missing key players such as Trae Young and Jalen Johnson due to injuries, the Hawks have persevered, showcasing their depth and versatility on both ends of the court. Additionally, the halftime excitement extended beyond the game itself, as a lucky Hawks fan drained a halfcourt shot to win $10,000, adding to the electric atmosphere at the arena.
Dejounte Murray looking to give this fan another $10K after his half court shot 🙌
(via @ATLHawks) pic.twitter.com/njMggntvVq
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) March 29, 2024
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