Dejounte Murray suspended after 'inappropriate contact' with ref

Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murrayhas been suspended one game without pay for "making inappropriatecontact with and verbally abusing a game official," it wasannounced today by NBA executive vice president and head ofbasketball operations Joe Dumars.

The incident occurred at theconclusion of the Hawks’ 129-121 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game4 of their first-round playoff series on April 23 at State FarmArena.

Dejounte Murray has been suspended for Game5 against the Celtics after making contact with an official at theend of the Hawks Game 4 loss. pic.twitter.com/3U2Uhd3afE

Murray will serve his suspension onApril 25 when the Hawks visit the Celtics for Game 5 of the seriesat TD Garden. The Celtics currently lead the series 3-1 over theHawks.

This season, Murray averaged 20.5points, 6.1 assists, 5.3 rebounds, 1.8 threes and 1.5 steals, whileshooting 46.4% from the field, 34.4% from three-point range and83.2% from the free-throw line.

During the first four playoff games,Murray has averaged 25.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 3.3threes and 2.3 steals, while shooting 45.6% from the field, 39.4%from three and 100% from the free-throw line.