Dejounte Murray hilariously reacts to going full-Kobe Bryant in huge Celtics takedown

29/03/2024 05:32

The Atlanta Hawks could be headed towards a difficult offseason defined by significant roster turnover, but they are firmly focused on the present after extending their winning streak in a stunning 123-122 overtime victory versus the Boston Celtics. Dejounte Murray, one of multiple players who could be in a new home in a few months, put forth an effort that was historic, erratic and utterly exhilarating.

The 27-year-old guard scored an inefficient 44 points on a staggering 44 shots, but he came through when it mattered most.

Murray scored all of the Hawks’ 11 points in OT, overpowering Celtics defenders with his exquisite crossover. He launched Atlanta to its fourth consecutive victory after draining a beautiful game-winner with 0.1 seconds remaining. Improbably, this team has beaten a 57-win Boston squad for the second time in four days.

The former All-Star broke Dominique Wilkins’ franchise record for most field goal attempts (40.9 percent shooting, 6-of-19 from 3-point range). He did not let himself off the hook for all the misfires but still found a way to put a positive spin on it.

“I don't wanna take that many shots, but I know Kobe [Bryant] would be proud of me,” Dejounte Murray said, via ClutchPoints (originally CyrusTheVirus). While there is definitely a downside to having supreme confidence on the floor, when mixed with skill and tenacity, it can produce electrifying results.

Bryant knew the value of having a short memory and would surely be impressed by Murray’s clutch heroics. No. 5 also totaled seven assists, seven rebounds, two steals and one block. Atlanta continues to lean on him with Trae Young out, and somehow, this group is showing signs of life with the NBA Play-In Tournament only a few weeks away.

"I don't wanna take that many shots, but I know Kobe [Bryant] would be proud of me."

Dejounte Murray after taking 44 shots in tonight's win over the Celtics pic.twitter.com/pmJaBBT6TJ

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 29, 2024

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