That’s one way to up your trade value.
Orlando’s Paolo Banchero just drained a 3-pointer with 9.2 seconds left to tie the ga
me with the Hawks. Dejounte Murray brought up, weaved his way past halfcourt looking for a lane, went behind his back, got to his spot near the elbow and... ballgame.
DEJOUNTE MURRAY WINS IT FOR THE HAWKS 🚨#TissotBuzzerBeater #YourTimeDefinesYourGreatness@TISSOT pic.twitter.com/65f9wDaGrc
— NBA (@NBA) January 18, 2024
The play had been designed to go to Trae Young, but the Magic fronted him and took away an inbounds to him, so Murray was the second option.
“I’m a react type of guy. I take what the defense is giving me,” Murray told the Associated Press. “Mid-range is my sweet spot. I made a great shot.”
Murray finished with a game-high 26, while Young had 18 points and 12 assists. Banchero led the Magic with 26.
