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The Boston Celtics kickstarted their playoff series with two consecutive postseason victories against the Atlanta Hawks. While the latter managed to secure a win in Game 3, fans’ optimism took a dent when the Celtics bounced back in Game 4. Jayson Tatum‘s Celtics defeated Trae Young‘s Hawks by 129-121. As the teams gear up for their next crucial game, the Hawks found themselves at a disadvantage after Dejounte Murray landed in hot waters with the league. This came in just about a week after the 26-year-old star guard dropped a heartwarming comment on a particular social media personality’s post.

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Tatum led his team to victory by scoring 31 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. Whereas, Young’s game-high 35 points failed to change the game’s outcome in Atlanta’s favor.

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Hawks star leaves an appreciative message for his partner

Dejounte Murray is currently dealing with the aftermath of his on-court actions. However, the Hawks guard’s personal life recently turned a whole lot better after the arrival of a new member. Murray and his partner Jania Meshell recently welcomed their first child together and he is now a father to two adorable daughters.

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The NBA star has a five-year-old daughter named Riley Murray with former girlfriend Imani Nichole. Whereas, Meshell had previously dated boxer Devin Haney and rapper NBA Youngboy. She has a son named Kacey Alexander Gaulden with the millionaire rapper.

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Shortly after Meshell shared a picture of her newborn, Murray dropped a comment that read, Shoutout To You And The Pain You Went Through?. ? But You Know I Was Right Here The Whole Way And Forever!!!! ? Our Princess Is Here And I Can?t Stop Smiling!!!!! ????”

Murray’s playoffs future remains uncertain

In a recent Twitter video, Murray was seen walking toward the locker room after losing to the Celtics in Game 4. However, before exiting the court, he seemingly bumped into one of the game refs, Gediminas Petraitis. The clip went instantly viral and prompted the league to launch an investigation to look into the entire incident.

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As of now, the league has yet to announce their decision regarding the matter, leaving the NBA world to question Murray’s availability for Game 5.

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Siyari Debbarma is a senior NBA writer at EssentiallySports. With over 700 articles under her belt, Siyari is an expert in providing in-depth analysis and coverage of the game. Her throwback article on Dennis Rodman's plea for help garnered more than 3.5 million page views, a testament to her skill as a writer and journalist. Siyari's expertise also extends to game coverage and lifestyle reporting on NBA players and their families. She brings a unique perspective to her articles, providing readers with a behind-the-scenes look at the personal lives of their favorite players. Her passion for basketball began when she started hooping in her senior year of school, and she has been a devoted fan of the game ever since. Although Siyari admires players irrespective of their teams, the Golden State Warriors hold a special place in her heart. She is a huge fan of iconic names such as Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Michael Jordan, but her personal preferences have never swayed her from delivering detailed and impartial content to her readers. When she's not covering the latest NBA stories, Siyari indulges in her love of reading, with a particular fondness for books on history and culture. She also spends time with her adorable cats and dogs, who keep her company when she's away from the court.

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