Zaccharie Risacher Stats Tonight: How did the Hawks rookie fare against Miami Heat? (Feb. 24)

Zaccharie Risacher and the Atlanta Hawks capped off a three-game homestand on Monday with a game against the Miami Heat. Risacher, who struggled in the first meeting, scoring nine points on 4-for-12 shooting, looked to play better in the rematch. A win by the Hawks would give them a 2-0 lead versus the Heat in the season series.

The Frenchman continued to struggle with Miami's defense. He went 0-for-2 in the first quarter and committed a turnover. Hawks coach Quin Snyder brought him back to the bench with 5:05 remaining in the period for Terance Mann. Despite the inefficient start, Atlanta led 23-22 behind Mann, Trae Young and Onyeka Okongwu.

Risacher played a little better in the second quarter. Although he scored only two points, the Frenchman impacted the game with his defense and hustle. He helped the Hawks win the period 27-20 to extend their lead to 50-42 at halftime.

The No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA draft could not convert his two attempts in the third quarter. Zaccharie Risacher continued to contribute with his defense, energy and hustle in the Hawks-Heat seesaw battle.

More of the same struggles on offense continued to hound Zaccharie Risacher in the final quarter. He did throw a nifty pass to Caris LeVert, who finished the play with a dunk. Atlanta rolled to a 98-86 win despite an off night from the rookie.

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	FG	3-PT FG	FT	+/-
Zaccharie Risacher	2	3	1	0	0	1	1-8	0-3	0-0	-1

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Zaccharie Risacher played his worst game in February against the Heat

Before his dud against the Miami Heat, Zaccharie Risacher averaged 14.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists in February. Arguably the Frenchman's best outing during that stretch was an 11-point and 12-rebound night against the Orlando Magic on Thursday.

Risacher held up well against the star pairing of Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. The Atlanta Hawks lost a closely fought game 114-108, but the rookie showed why Atlanta is bullish about his future.

The top pick in the 2024 draft will try to bounce back in the rematch against the Heat on Wednesday.