Dejounte Murray was questionable for the game against the Boston Celtics but ended up playing and hitting the game-winning shot.
And not only did he not play a minor role, but he took a somewhat incredible 44 shots. With his points from mid-range, the Atlanta Hawks won 123:122. Prior to that, Bogdan Bogdanovic had brought the game into overtime with a three-pointer.
“I still feel like I played terribly, but Kobe Bryant would be proud of me. Man, I don’t want to take that many shots. However, I’m built for these moments, and I have a lot of confidence,” Dejounte Murray said.
It’s clear why the Hawks’ guard is so self-critical. Out of 44 shots, only 18 went through the hoop. In addition to his 44 points, he contributed seven rebounds and assists each. He shot 6/19 from three-point range.
“He never gives up. Absolutely never. Even when I see him questionable for a game due to injury, as was the case now, I always think, ‘It’s okay, he’ll play’,” were the words Bogdan Bogdanovic used to describe his teammate.