The NBA announced a one-game suspension for Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray after an incident involving a referee in the final moments of a Game 4 Boston Celtics victory Sunday evening. Murray will miss Game 5 Tuesday night in Boston, where the Celtics have a chance to close out the series.
In a press release, the league said Murray was suspended for “making inappropriate contact with and verbally abusing a game official.” Footage of the incident seems to back that assessment up, though its not yet clear what triggered the confrontation in the moment or what was said.
Murray is one of Atlanta’s top scoring weapons, averaging 25.3 points and 5.8 assists per game. Replacing his offensive output in a must-win game will prove an immense challenge for the Hawks, and may be a big opportunity for the Celtics.
Taking care of the ball and rebounding are paramount concerns for the Celtics, per Tatum. https://t.co/da7JCV0kRB
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) April 24, 2023