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Zaccharie Risacher lifts Hawks to win over 76ers with big 3rd quarter

Rookie Zaccharie Risacher turned in a big third quarter and finished with another 20-point performance on Sunday to help the Atlanta Hawks to their third consecutive win.

Risacher produced 22 points, two rebounds, two assists and one blocked shot in a 132-119 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers at State Farm Arena. He went 9-of-15 from the field, including 3-of-7 from 3-point range, in 27 minutes for his sixth game of the season with at least 20 points.

The No. 1 pick scored 16 points alone in the third quarter to help the Hawks extend their lead to 105-82 entering the final frame.