NBA Fans Buzzing Over Zaccharie Risacher's Performance In Knicks-Hawks Game

Zaccharie Risacher played 37 minutes against the Knicks.

Nov 6, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) grabs a rebound against the New York Knicks during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images / Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

On Wednesday evening, the Atlanta Hawks hosted the New York Knicks at State Farm Arena in Georgia.

The Hawks won by a score of 121-116 to improve to 3-5 in their first eight games.

Rookie Zaccharie Risacher had the best game of his NBA career with 33 points, seven rebounds, three assists, three steals and two blocks while shooting 11/18 from the field and 6/10 from the three-point range in 37 minutes.

HAWKS WIN! pic.twitter.com/BQJ6r3kBCx

— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) November 7, 2024

Many people reacted to his performance.

Via Underdog NBA: "Most points in a game by a rookie this season:

Zaccharie Risacher - 27 (and counting)
Zach Edey - 25
Kyshawn George - 20
Jared McCain - 19
Dalton Knecht - 18"

Most points in a game by a rookie this season:

Zaccharie Risacher - 27 (and counting)
Zach Edey - 25
Kyshawn George - 20
Jared McCain - 19
Dalton Knecht - 18

— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) November 7, 2024

Victor Prieto: "Zaccharie Risacher coming out party today against the Knicks.

33 PTS, 7 REB, 3 AST, 3 STL, 6-10 3PT, 11-18 FG

Most points by a #Hawks rookie in a game since a guy named Trae Young"

Zaccharie Risacher coming out party today against the Knicks.

33 PTS, 7 REB, 3 AST, 3 STL, 6-10 3PT, 11-18 FG

Most points by a #Hawks rookie in a game since a guy named Trae Young pic.twitter.com/ovfxXuthBU

— Victor Prieto (@victorprieto_11) November 7, 2024

@meJVT: "Zaccharie Risacher should be your favorite to win Rookie of the Year after that performance."

Zaccharie Risacher should be your favorite to win Rookie of the Year after that performance.

— Jonathan Von Tobel (@meJVT) November 7, 2024

@BelieverMindset: "He is getting better each game. Don’t sleep on him!"

He is getting better each game. Don’t sleep on him!

— Believer Mindset (@BelieverMindset) November 7, 2024

@rosskre: "Zaccharie Risacher not only playing with a purpose but also moving with a purpose which has led to good looks along with shooting the ball with confidence,reacting rather than thinking,making the right play,defending, rebounding and bringing great effort and activity on both ends"

Zaccharie Risacher not only playing with a purpose but also moving with a purpose which has led to good looks along with shooting the ball with confidence,reacting rather than thinking,making the right play,defending, rebounding and bringing great effort and activity on both ends

— Ross Kreines (@rosskre) November 7, 2024

Legion Hoops: "ZACCHARIE RISACHER TONIGHT:

33 POINTS
7 REBOUNDS
6 THREES
11/18 FG

NO. 1 PICK BALLED OUT"

ZACCHARIE RISACHER TONIGHT:

33 POINTS
7 REBOUNDS
6 THREES
11/18 FG

NO. 1 PICK BALLED OUT 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Z8kUFsBlmC

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) November 7, 2024

zaccharie risacher finishes with 33 7 3 and jalen johnson finishes with 23 15 7
absolutely love to see our young core coming together and beating a top team in the east

— papa braddy (@BraddyPapa) November 7, 2024

Zaccharie Risacher and Jalen Johnson masterclass for the Hawks. it’s all happening pic.twitter.com/7GyOqLObSz

— dreaming of horses (@thatzebraguy_) November 7, 2024

Zaccharie Risacher absolutely fried the Knicks tonight. pic.twitter.com/BDhDXw3vld

— Raheem Palmer (@iamrahstradamus) November 7, 2024

Absolutely incredible performance from Zaccharie Risacher

33 points (game clinching free throws)
7 rebounds (some huge ones late)
3 assists
3 steals
2 blocks
0 turnovers (!!!)
61% from the field
60% from three

— Grant Shirley (@Grant_Shirley4) November 7, 2024

The Hawks will resume action on Friday evening when they visit the Detroit Pistons in Michigan.

Risacher was the first pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.