The Atlanta Hawks were struck by lightning in dry skies.
According to 『NBA.com』, Atlanta’s Dizonte Murray (guard, 196cm, 82kg) said that he would not be able to participate in Game 5 of the first round of the upcoming playoffs.
Murray played Game 4 of the first round of the playoffs against the Boston Celtics on the 24th (Korean time) without difficulty. However, Atlanta lost to Boston 129-121 after a close game. Murray made unnecessary contact and inappropriate language to the referee after the match. In the end, he couldn’t go to the 5th game.
Game 5 will be held in Boston on the 26th. Atlanta was on the brink of elimination after losing Game 4. By winning the last 3 games, and winning the first win in the series, it provided an opportunity for a counterattack. However, in the 4th game, it was a difficult game, scoring 35 points in the first quarter as well as 65 points in the first half. He dedicated 62 points to opposing main guns, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
In the series, Murray is averaging 25.3 points (.456 .394 1.000), 7.3 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 2.3 steals in 38.3 minutes per game in four games. After a long absence from the playoffs since 2018, he continued to play as a key force in Atlanta. However, after the 4th game ended, he continued to take a tough tone towards the referee, and in the end, he was unable to avoid the disciplinary action.
Even Murray, the pillar of the team, can’t play while the series record is inferior. Game 5 will be held in enemy territory. Atlanta needs to strengthen its existing players, led by Trae Young and John Collins. However, as revealed in the regular season performance, there is a difference in power. Murray’s suspension at this point is painful for Atlanta in many ways.
He appeared in 74 games in the regular season this season. He averaged 20.5 points (.464 .344 .832), 5.3 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.5 steals in 36.4 minutes. Traded to Atlanta last summer, he was joined by All-Star guard Young. Nevertheless, he showed off his core power down side by adding a number of rebounds and assists, such as raising an average of more than 20 points for the season. 카지노사이트