Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray. Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

NBA investigating Dejounte Murray's actions following Game 4

Originally posted on Hoops Rumors | By Arthur Hill | Last updated 4/24/23

The NBA has launched an investigation into the actions of Hawks guard Dejounte Murray following Sunday’s 129-121 loss to the Celtics, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN.

As he was leaving the court, Murray made contact with referee Gediminas Petraitis. Murray also pointed and yelled at someone before teammates and staff directed him to the locker room.

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The Hawks didn’t make Murray available to the media after the game, so he wasn’t able to explain what happened.

Bontemps notes that the league normally imposes suspensions for players who make contact with officials. He cites the example of Celtics forward Grant Williams, who was suspended for one game after being ejected in October.

Bontemps also points out that suspension decisions in the playoffs are typically issued before the next game in the series, which means any discipline for Murray could be announced Monday. The teams will meet again Tuesday night in Boston with the Celtics holding a 3-1 lead.

Murray has been one of Atlanta’s most productive players in the series, averaging 25.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 2.3 steals through the first four games.

This article first appeared on Hoops Rumors and was syndicated with permission.

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