Dejounte Murray's Career-High 44 Points Leads Hawks to Second Win Over Celtics in Four Days
In a thrilling overtime victory, Dejounte Murray's last-second jumper clinches a 123-122 win for the Atlanta Hawks against the Boston Celtics.
- Dejounte Murray scored a career-high 44 points, including a decisive jumper in the final second of overtime, to secure the Atlanta Hawks' 123-122 victory over the Boston Celtics.
- The Hawks have now defeated the Celtics twice in a span of four days, showcasing a strong performance despite missing several key players.
- Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 31 points, but the team's inability to secure rebounds and defend effectively in crucial moments contributed to their defeat.
- With this win, the Hawks continue their late-season push for a better seeding in the Eastern Conference, now just one game behind the Chicago Bulls for the ninth seed.
- The Celtics, having already clinched the top seed in the Eastern Conference, view the remaining regular season games as preparation for the playoffs.