Atlanta Hawks star Dejounte Murray was suspended for Game 5 against the Boston Celtics on Monday after he made contact with an official following Sunday’s loss in Game 4. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray has been suspended one game without pay for making inappropriate contact with and verbally abusing a game official," the league said in a statement. A video posted to social media appeared to show Murray making contact with referee Gediminas Petraitis as he walked off the floor. Through four games, Murray is averaging 25.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and 5.8 assists and 2.3 steals per game. The Hawks acquired Murray from the San Antonio Spurs in a trade before the start of the season.

Source: Fox News April 25, 2023 13:58 UTC