You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.
Dejounte Murray delivered a standout performance on Thursday, contributing significantly to Atlanta’s thrilling 123-122 overtime victory against the Boston Celtics.
Murray’s remarkable display included a staggering 44 points, along with seven rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and a block. Notably, he also sealed the win with a clutch game-winning shot.
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In a game where Murray attempted an astonishing 44 field goals, he acknowledged postgame that while he didn’t intend to take so many shots, he believed the late Kobe Bryant would appreciate his relentless effort. Expressing his sentiments during the postgame broadcast, Murray stated:
“These are the games I want to be a part of… And I still feel like I played awful. I don’t wanna take that many shots, but I know Kobe would be proud of me. But at the end of the day, we competed at a high level, until the end, and we got a great team win.”
Kobe Bryant himself was known for his propensity to take a high volume of shots, with records indicating six games where he attempted 44 or more field goals during his illustrious career. Notably, Bryant’s Los Angeles Lakers had mixed results in such games, with a 3-3 record, including his legendary 81-point performance against the Toronto Raptors in the 2005-06 season.
Murray’s exceptional effort proved instrumental in keeping the Hawks competitive against the East-leading Celtics, underscoring the significance of his 44-shot outing in securing the crucial victory.
