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Hawks' strong start raises concern no one anticipated

Even in a heightened role, Zaccharie Risacher has still left fans wanting more despite team success.

Nov 20, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Atlanta Hawks player Zaccharie Risacher (10) enters Frost Bank Center before a game against the San Antonio Spurs. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images | Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Despite losing Trae Young to a knee injury in late October, Atlanta has climbed to a 10-7 record, going 8-4 in games without Trae thus far.

While they're firmly in the playoff race as of now, currently sitting at 7th in the East, Atlanta has relied on their bench depth to survive this Trae-less stretch.