Photos: Dejounte Murray shines as Hawks defeat Timberwolves

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Photos: Dejounte Murray shines as Hawks defeat Timberwolves

Career-best performance for veteran guard in comeback victory at State Farm Arena.

Dejounte Murray scored 41 points for the Hawks Monday in their 127-113 victory over the Timberwolves at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/ For the AJC)

Dejounte Murray's 22-point third quarter was key for the Hawks in their comeback win. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Saddiq Bey (41) is seen after being tripped while sinking a three-pointer in first half of an NBA game at Monday, October 30, 2023 at State Farm Arena (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) dunks over the Hawks’ defense during the first half of an NBA game at Monday, October 30, 2023 at State Farm Arena (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Atlanta guard Trae Young (11) scores the Hawks’ first basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the opening minutes of his NBA game at Monday, October 30, 2023 at State Farm (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) dunks over Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) during the first half of an NBA game at Monday, October 30, 2023 at State Farm Arena (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Shake Milton (18) drive to the basket against Atlanta Hawks forward Saddiq Bey (41) during the second half of an NBA game Monday, October 30, 2023 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) greets fans as he exits the court after beating the Timberwolves 127-113 Monday, October 30, 2023 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) congratulates forward De’Andre Hunter (12) after scoring in the second half of an NBA game Monday, October 30, 2023 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) dunks over the Timberwolves defense during the second half of an NBA game Monday, October 30, 2023 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) argues with a referee after being fouled during the second half of an NBA game Monday, October 30, 2023 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) makes a shot over the Timberwolves defense during the second half of an NBA game Monday, October 30, 2023 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

The Atlanta Hawks’ bench reacts during the second half of an NBA game Monday, October 30, 2023 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) drives the ball downcourt against the Timberwolves during the second half of an NBA game Monday, October 30, 2023 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Hawks’ guard Dejounte Murray (5) drives to the basket and scores against the Timberwolves during the first half of an NBA game Monday, October 30, 2023 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Forward Jalen Johnson (1) reacts in the fourth quarter of an NBA game Monday, October 30, 2023 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) reacts to his basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half of an NBA game Monday, October 30, 2023 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) dunks after rebounding a ball from guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) during the second half of an NBA game Monday, October 30, 2023 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Hawks fans are seen during the second half of an NBA game against the Timberwolves Monday, October 30, 2023 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Saddiq Bey (41) rebounds against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half of an NBA game Monday, October 30, 2023 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder talks with guard Trae Young (11) during a time out in the second half of an NBA game Monday, October 30, 2023 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

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Credit: Daniel Varnado

Dejounte Murray scored 41 points for the Hawks Monday in their 127-113 victory over the Timberwolves at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/ For the AJC)

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