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Risacher hammers highlight-reel dunk to punctuate France’s EuroBasket win

Hawks’ former No. 1 overall pick scores 10 points in opening game in Poland.
Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher reacts after making a basket during the first quarter of an NBA play-in tournament basketball game against the Miami Heat at State Farm Arena, Friday, April 18, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher reacts after making a basket during the first quarter of an NBA play-in tournament basketball game against the Miami Heat at State Farm Arena, Friday, April 18, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)
By AJC Sports
Aug 28, 2025

The Hawks’ Zaccharie Risacher helped France get off to a hot start in a dominating 92-64 victory over Belgium in Thursday’s opening matchup in EuroBasket.

Risacher finished with 10 points, including a highlight-reel dunk on a baseline drive. Belgium forward Kevin Tumba rotated over to help on the drive, but he was too late, as Risacher was able to punctuate the drive with a thunderous finish.

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By halftime, France built a 43-27 lead and coasted the rest of the way.

France continues play in Group D with a matchup against Slovenia, which features NBA star Luka Doncic, on Saturday.

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