Hawks Zaccharie Risacher exits game in Phoenix after scary fall

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) dunks against Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

By Lauren Williams

2 hours ago

Hawks second-year forward Zaccharie Risacher left Sunday’s game against the Suns in Phoenix.

As the Hawks rallied from a 22-point deficit, Risacher went to complete a dunk in transition. The 20-year-old had two defenders on his hip and went up in the air to finish the bucket. His legs swung up and Risacher fell to the floor.

He did not get up right away and Hawks coach Quin Snyder ran out onto the court to get the team to foul to stop play.

He ran over to Risacher to check on him.

Risacher eventually got to his feet and walked straight to the locker room.

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