Hawks outlast Celtics in OT behind Dejounte Murray’s heroics

Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) reacts as he leaves the court after hittingn a game-winning shot to defeat Boston Celtics during overtime in an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) ATLANTA— After lapping the field in the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics have the luxury of using the…

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Jack Animam joins Australia NBL1 team Ringwood Hawks

FILE – Gilas Pilipinas Women stalwart Jack Animam is headed to Australia to play in the NBL. –Fiba MANILA, Philippines — Jack Animam is taking her act to Australia as she signed with the Ringwood Hawks in the National Basketball League 1 women’s division. Philtimes — an Australian news outlet — reported on Maundy Thursday…

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D’Angelo Russell ties Lakers’ season record for 3s in rout of Hawks

D’Angelo Russell #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers makes a three-point shot against the Atlanta Hawks in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on March 18, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images/AFP LOS ANGELES — LeBron James had 25 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds, and D’Angelo Russell scored 27 points while tying…

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Hawks hold onto Dejounte Murray as trade deadline ends

Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) is shown against the Phoenix Suns in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks, allowing the most points per game in the NBA and struggling to remain above the cutoff line for the play-in…

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Hawks top Heat, Dejounte Murray hits second straight winner

Atlanta Hawks players congratulate guard Dejounte Murray, left, after he scored the game winning basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, in Miami. The Hawks defeated the Heat 109-108. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) MIAMI — Dejounte Murray has tons of respect for Udonis Haslem. That…

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NBA: Paolo Banchero, Magic slip past Hawks in OT

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) shoots as Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) ORLANDO, Florida — Paolo Banchero scored eight of his 35 points in overtime, Caleb Houstan added a career-high 25 points…

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Haliburton fires 37, Pacers beat Hawks in NBA In-Season Tournament

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) shoots against Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) during the second half of an In-Season Tournament NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) ATLANTA — Tyrese Haliburton had 37 points and 16 assists, Buddy Hield hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer in the final minute and…

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NBA: Hawks send Pistons to 9th straight loss

Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) runs into the defense of Detroit Pistons center James Wiseman (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) DETROIT — Dejounte Murray had 32 points and nine assists as the Atlanta Hawks extended Detroit’s losing streak to nine…

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NBA: Dejounte Murray ties career high as Hawks frustrate Timberwolves

Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) drives against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) ATLANTA — Dejounte Murray matched his career high with 41 points and the Atlanta Hawks bounced back from a 19-point halftime deficit to…

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NBA: Hawks hold Damian Lillard to six points, cruise past Bucks

Atlanta Hawks’ Trae Young jumps to make a basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kenny Yoo) MILWAUKEE — Trae Young scored 20 points to lead eight players in double figures, and the Atlanta Hawks limited Damian Lillard to six points while routing the listless…

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