Hawks demolish Hornets on Dejounte Murray's hot shooting night
Dejounte Murray made a season-high seven 3-pointers while scoring 28 points and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Charlotte Hornets 132-91 on Saturday night to strengthen their hold on the final spot in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament. Bruno Fernando scored a career-high 25 points and Garrison Mathews had 20 for Atlanta, which opened a five-game homestand with its first home win over Charlotte since Nov. 20, 2021.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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StatMuse @statmuse
Dejounte Murray in the win:
28 PTS
7 REB
12 AST
5 STL
10-14 FG
Averaging 25/9 since Trae went out. statmuse.com/nba/player/dej… – 9:31 PM
Dejounte Murray in the win:
28 PTS
7 REB
12 AST
5 STL
10-14 FG
Averaging 25/9 since Trae went out. statmuse.com/nba/player/dej… – 9:31 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Dejounte Murray just scored to push the lead to 30.
Also, Dejounte Murray is in the game pushing the lead to 30. – 9:23 PM
Dejounte Murray just scored to push the lead to 30.
Also, Dejounte Murray is in the game pushing the lead to 30. – 9:23 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Dejounte Murray is 5 for 7 from three.
Seems notable that he has been assisted on all five makes. – 9:04 PM
Dejounte Murray is 5 for 7 from three.
Seems notable that he has been assisted on all five makes. – 9:04 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Hawks starters:
F 27 Vít Krejčí 6-8 195
F 12 De’Andre Hunter 6-7 225
C 15 Clint Capela 6-10 240
G 13 Bogdan Bogdanovic 6-6 220
G 5 Dejounte Murray 6-5 180 – 7:09 PM
Hawks starters:
F 27 Vít Krejčí 6-8 195
F 12 De’Andre Hunter 6-7 225
C 15 Clint Capela 6-10 240
G 13 Bogdan Bogdanovic 6-6 220
G 5 Dejounte Murray 6-5 180 – 7:09 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Dejounte Murray caught Bradley Beal in the face with his off-arm on the spin move for an offensive foul. Beal stayed down for a bit and the officials will review it for a flagrant – 12:51 AM
Dejounte Murray caught Bradley Beal in the face with his off-arm on the spin move for an offensive foul. Beal stayed down for a bit and the officials will review it for a flagrant – 12:51 AM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Offensive foul on Dejounte Murray. Officials at the monitor to review this – 12:51 AM
Offensive foul on Dejounte Murray. Officials at the monitor to review this – 12:51 AM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Suns are sending doubles to Dejounte Murray and… well… – 11:19 PM
Suns are sending doubles to Dejounte Murray and… well… – 11:19 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
7:15, 1Q — Suns call timeout after Dejounte Murray hits a 3 off a screen from Clint Capela. The Hawks are 4-6 from 3 with jumpers from De’Andre Hunter, Vit Krejci, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Murray.
The Hawks are 7-12 overall – 10:47 PM
7:15, 1Q — Suns call timeout after Dejounte Murray hits a 3 off a screen from Clint Capela. The Hawks are 4-6 from 3 with jumpers from De’Andre Hunter, Vit Krejci, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Murray.
The Hawks are 7-12 overall – 10:47 PM
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Gerald Bourguet: “Brad’s really sacrificing for the betterment of this team.” Frank Vogel highlighted Bradley Beal only taking 7 shots tonight but still being a critical part of their offense with his 9 assists and ability to get in the paint, while also guarding Dejounte Murray: pic.twitter.com/JzC2DObbdk -via Twitter @GeraldBourguet / March 22, 2024
Gerald Bourguet: Final: PHX 128, ATL 115 Booker: 30 Pts, 10-15 FG, 6-8 3P Gordon: 21 Pts, 5 Ast, 8-11 FG Durant: 19 Pts, 5-15 FG O’Neale: 14 Pts, 5 Reb, 5-7 FG Murray: 29 Pts, 10 Ast, 9 Reb, 11-26 FG -via Twitter @GeraldBourguet / March 22, 2024
NBA Communications: Other nominees... West: Anthony Davis (LAL), Kevin Durant (PHX), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC), Trey Murphy III and Zion Williamson (NOP), and Anfernee Simons (POR) East: Jarrett Allen (CLE), Dejounte Murray (ATL), Pascal Siakam (IND) and Coby White (CHI) -via Twitter / March 11, 2024