Rookie Zaccharie Risacher Shines with 33 Points in Hawks' Victory over Knicks

The No. 1 draft pick delivered an impressive performance, leading Atlanta to a 121-116 win and breaking a home losing streak against New York.

Zaccharie Risacher scored a career-high 33 points, marking the most by a rookie this NBA season, along with seven rebounds, three assists, three steals, and two blocks.
The Hawks ended a three-game home losing streak to the Knicks, overcoming a late five-point deficit with a 13-1 run to secure the victory.
Risacher's standout performance included making 6 of 10 three-pointers, boosting his confidence after struggling with shooting percentages earlier in the season.
Trae Young contributed 23 points and 10 assists, playing through a rib injury, while Jalen Johnson added 23 points and 15 rebounds for Atlanta.
Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 34 points and 16 rebounds, but New York fell short, concluding their four-game road trip with a 2-2 record.