Photos: Rookie Zaccharie Risacher stands out as Hawks win first exhibition game

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Photos: Rookie Zaccharie Risacher stands out as Hawks win first exhibition game

AJC photos from the Hawks vs. Pacers exhibition game on October 8, 2024. The Hawks won 131-130.

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) goes up for a dunk during the first half against the Indiana Pacers at State Farm Arena during a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 131-130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) dunks against Indiana Pacers center James Wiseman (13) during the first half at State Farm Arena of a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. Risacher had 18 points for his home debut. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) attempts a three-point basket during the first half against the Indiana Pacers at State Farm Arena during a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) and Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (26) fight for a loose ball during the first half at State Farm Arena during a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder reacts to a play during the first half against the Indiana Pacers at State Farm Arena during a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher grabs a defensive rebound during the first half against the Indiana Pacers at State Farm Arena during a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher during a free throw by a Indiana Pacers player in the first half at State Farm Arena during a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher prepares for the Hawks’ game against the Indiana Pacers at State Farm Arena during a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) attempts a shot against Indiana Pacers center James Wiseman (13) and Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) during the first half at State Farm Arena during a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson, right, jokes with Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher as they prepare for the Hawks’ game against the Indiana Pacers at State Farm Arena during a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) controls the ball during the first half against the Indiana Pacers at State Farm Arena during a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher stands during the national anthem before the Hawks’ game against the Indiana Pacers at State Farm Arena during a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) attempts a three-point basket against Indiana Pacers guard Tristen Newton (4) during the second half at State Farm Arena in a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. Risacher had 18 points for his home debut. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) dribbles the ball up the court during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at State Farm Arena in a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. Risacher had 18 points for his home debut. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) reacts after making a three-point basket during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at State Farm Arena of a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. Risacher had 18 points for his home debut. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) dribbles the ball up the court during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at State Farm Arena of a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. Risacher had 18 points for his home debut. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) makes a move against Indiana Pacers guard Quenton Jackson (29) during the second half of a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. Risacher had 18 points for his home debut. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin (4) and Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) celebrate a play during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at State Farm Arena in a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. Risacher had 18 points for his home debut. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) makes a pass to a teammate between his legs during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at State Farm Arena in a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. Risacher had 18 points for his home debut. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) makes a move against Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (26) during the second half at State Farm Arena in a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. Risacher had 18 points for his home debut. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) talks with Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at State Farm Arena in a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. Risacher had 18 points for his home debut. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) dribbles the ball up the court during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at State Farm Arena in a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. Risacher had 18 points for his home debut. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Seth Lundy (3) attempts a three-point basket during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at State Farm Arena in a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) attempts a shot as he is fouled by Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) during the second half at State Farm Arena in a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) attempts a shot against Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) during the second half at State Farm Arena in a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) drives against Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) during the second half at State Farm Arena in a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) goes up for a dunk during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at State Farm Arena in a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder talks with guard Keaton Wallace (2) during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at State Farm Arena in a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Vit Krejci (27) reacts after making an assist during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at State Farm Arena in a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye (18) leaps for a rebound against Indiana Pacers forward Enrique Freeman (8) during the second half at State Farm Arena in a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young, center, forward Jalen Johnson, left, and guard Bogdan Bogdanovic, right, react after a play by Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (not pictured) during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at State Farm Arena in a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Seth Lundy (3) reacts after scoring the go-ahead three-point basket during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at State Farm Arena in a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young, center, guard Vit Krejci, left, and guard Kobe Bufkin react after the game-winning basket by Atlanta Hawks guard Seth Lundy (not pictured) during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at State Farm Arena in a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) drives against Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2), Indiana Pacers center James Wiseman (13) and Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23, right) during the first half at State Farm Arena of a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. Risacher had 18 points for his home debut. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) attempts a shot Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) during the first half at State Farm Arena of a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) dunks during the first half against the Indiana Pacers at State Farm Arena of a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) attempts a shot against Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) and Indiana Pacers center James Wiseman (13) during the first half at State Farm Arena of a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) attempts a shot Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) during the first half at State Farm Arena of a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) drives against Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2), Indiana Pacers center James Wiseman (13) and Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23, right) during the first half at State Farm Arena of a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. Risacher had 18 points for his home debut. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye (18) defends a shot attempt by Indiana Pacers guard Tristen Newton (4) during the first half at State Farm Arena of a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) attempts a shot against Indiana Pacers center James Wiseman (13) during the first half at State Farm Arena of a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) attempts a shot against Indiana Pacers center James Wiseman (13) during the first half at State Farm Arena of a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) dunks against the Indiana Pacers during the first half at State Farm Arena of a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. Risacher had 18 points for his home debut. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) attempts a shot Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) during the first half at State Farm Arena of a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) attempts a shot against Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) during the first half at State Farm Arena of a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) attempts a shot against Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) and Indiana Pacers center James Wiseman (13) during the first half at State Farm Arena of a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) attempts a shot against Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) and Indiana Pacers center James Wiseman (13) during the first half at State Farm Arena of a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. Risacher had 18 points for his home debut. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) attempts a shot against Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) and Indiana Pacers center James Wiseman (13) during the first half at State Farm Arena of a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) dunks during the first half against the Indiana Pacers at State Farm Arena of a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 131 - 130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) goes up for a dunk during the first half against the Indiana Pacers at State Farm Arena during a NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 131-130. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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