Spurs Fiesta 5: Hawks PG Dejounte Murray Suspended for Game 5 vs. Celtics

Inside The Spurs identifies five of the biggest NBA storylines in addition to relevant San Antonio Spurs news and analysis.
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1. DEJOUNTE MURRAY SUSPENDED

The Atlanta Hawks face elimination tomorrow night against the Boston Celtics, but they will be without All-Star point guard Dejounte Murray, who was suspended for Game 5 after bumping into an official following the team's Game 4 loss on Sunday.

Murray was traded by the San Antonio Spurs to the Hawks this summer for three first-round picks.

2. ROMEO LANGFORD EYES CONSISTENCY

"[The next step for me] is just being consistent," Langford said. "When I'm out there and healthy, and when I get to play a consistent role, I'm productive. That's the main thing. I like being on the court because when you're not on the court, you can't show what you can do."

3. TOP FREE AGENT TRE JONES

"Jones averaged 12.9 points and 6.6 assists in his third professional season, enough to place him as the 20th best free agent in this summer's class according to Bleacher Report."

4. TUESDAY NIGHT'S GAMES

Atlanta Hawks vs. Boston Celtics, 7:30 p.m. EST, TNT (Celtics lead 3-1)

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets, 9:00 p.m. EST, NBA TV (Nuggets lead 3-1)

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Phoenix Suns, 10:00 p.m. EST, TNT (Suns lead 3-1)

5. NBA DRAFT LOTTERY COUNTDOWN

The Spurs are 21 days away from the NBA Draft Lottery, where it will be revealed if San Antonio will have the opportunity to take Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1 overall pick.


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