Dejounte Murray snatches dramatic overtime victory for Atlanta Hawks against the Boston Celtics - Eurosport
Dejounte Murray’s dramatic game-winner in overtime secured back-to-back wins for the Atlanta Hawks against the Boston Celtics. Dejounte Murray's game-winning jumper secured a dramatic 123-122 win for the Atlanta Hawks against the Boston Celtics in overtime. This victory marks back-to-back victories for the Hawks, who they had previously edged 120-118. Murray, who scored a career-high 44 points, matched the record of the late Kobe Bryant for scoring the fewest points from at least that many attempts. Despite the losses, the Celtics are already guaranteed a place in the season-ending play-offs.
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Pubblicato : 4 settimane fa di Lewis Mason in Sports
Dejounte Murray’s game-winner with 0.1 seconds remaining in overtime secured a dramatic 123-122 win for the Atlanta Hawks against the Boston Celtics.
It completed back-to-back victories for the Hawks over the Eastern Conference leaders, who they edged 120-118 three days earlier.
Boston thought they were on course to avenge the previous defeat when Jaylen Brown gave them a 122-121 lead with a jumper.
However, Murray took possession at half-court before engaging in a one-on-one battle with Celtics guard Jrue Holiday.
He dribbled to the top of the key and, despite having Holiday’s hand in his face, Murray executed a jumper to snatch the win.
Delighted with the win, Murray, who racked up a career-high 44 points, said: "That's the best team in the league - we competed.”
It took him the same amount of shots to achieve those points, which is something Murray wants to improve on.
"I still feel like I played awful. I don't want to take that many shots. But I know Kobe would be proud of me."
Murray’s efforts matched the unwanted record of the late Kobe Bryant from 2002 - scoring the fewest points from at least that many attempts.
The Celtics had been on a nine-game winning run before the pair of losses, but they are already guaranteed a place in the season-ending play-offs.
Elsewhere, New Orleans Pelicans coach Willie Green praised Zion Williamson as his team got past the Milwaukee Bucks 107-100
Temi: Basketball, NBA, Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics