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Alex Sarr, Zaccharie Risacher Applauded By NBA Fans as Wizards Beat Trae Young, Hawks

Andrew PetersOct 30, 2024

In the second meeting between the No. 1 and No. 2 picks in the 2024 NBA draft, Alex Sarr and the Washington Wizards picked up another win over Zaccharie Risacher and the Atlanta Hawks.

In their first meeting on Monday, Sarr and Washington won a close one against the Hawks, but Wednesday's win was much more comfortable as the Wizards won 133-120.

Both rookies put up solid numbers on Wednesday, though Risacher slightly outplayed Sarr by picking up a few buckets after the game was mostly decided. Sarr finished with 11 points, five boards, four blocks and a steal while Risacher had 17 points, six rebounds, two blocks and a steal. Risacher's 17 points were a career-high.

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After the game, fans applauded both rookies for continuing to look solid in their young careers.

It's clear Sarr and Risacher both have a ways to go before they are difference-makers for their respective teams, but they continue to show promise through the early parts of the season.

The biggest upside the two have shown has been their defense as they've made blocking shots a habit. If they can hit their stride on offense, both will be players to watch over the next few years.