Zaccharie Risacher scores career-high 38 points, Hawks beat Nets 133-109

Zaccharie Risacher, the No. 1 overall pick, scored a career-high 38 points, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a dominant 133-109 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Risacher's impressive performance included shooting 15-of-20 from the field and 6-of-11 from three-point range, with 23 of his points coming in the first half. Trae Young contributed significantly with 24 points and 12 assists, helping the Hawks secure their third win in nine games and improve their playoff positioning. The Hawks led throughout the game, shooting an impressive 57% overall, while the Nets struggled offensively, particularly in the first quarter. Brooklyn's Jalen Wilson led his team with 20 points as they faced their sixth loss in seven home games. Atlanta's victory also marked a significant turnaround in their season series against the Nets, winning 2-1 after losing in previous years.