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Dejounte Murray’s generosity shows in $10K gift for Hawks’ half-court shooter

Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) drives the lane against Boston Celtics forward Xavier Tillman (26) during a game between the Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

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Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) drives the lane against Boston Celtics forward Xavier Tillman (26) during a game between the Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)
By AJC Sports
March 29, 2024

Hawks star Dejounte Murray dropped 44 points on the Celtics on Thursday night, and now it appears he’s ready to drop $10,000 into the hands of a successful half-court shooter at State Farm Arena.

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A fan won $10,000 after hitting a half-court shot during a break in Thursday’s game, and Murray pledged on social media Friday that he would match the prize if he was able to obtain the winner’s information.

Twenty-five minutes later, the winner - identified as Jack Tresh - responded on social media by thanking Murray. ‘This is just a blessing,” he said.

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