For his 9th game in the NBA, Risacher (19 years old) crushed his previous points record (17 on October 30), accumulating 22 points from the break, for a total of 33 points accompanied by 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 interceptions and 2 blocks, a very rare complete performance for a “rookie”.
The young Frenchman arrived from Bourg-en-Bresse, son of ex-international Stéphane Risacher, displayed his versatility between shooting precision (11 out of 18, including 6 out of 10 from distance), aggressiveness near the circle and defensive ease in 37 minutes of play, his biggest total.
Discreet Wembanyama
Still without their coach Gregg Popovich, their fullback Devin Vassell and with the new absence of their strong winger Jeremy Sochan, victim of a broken left thumb, the San Antonio Spurs sank in Houston (127-100), without ever taking the head of the game.
Like his team, Victor Wembanyama was relatively quiet with 15 points on 6 of 14 shooting, 6 rebounds and 3 blocks.
In the debacle, Sidy Cissoko was able to gain some playing time (5 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists in 8 minutes).
Among the other French, Nicolas Batum scored 7 points for the Clippers during his team’s 110-98 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers of Guerschon Yabusele, author of 4 points.
Lebron James and Steph Curry still on top, Cleveland only team still undefeated
Without the pivot Anthony Davis, injured in one foot, the “King” LeBron James, who is starting his 22nd NBA season at 39, showed his muscles in Memphis with 39 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists.
Despite their star’s best game since the restart, the Los Angeles Lakers were defeated by the Grizzlies (131-114) of Ja Morant (20 points, 5 assists) and remain on 4 defeats in 5 games (4 wins – 4 losses to the total balance sheet).
The eternal Stephen Curry shone with the Golden State Warriors (27 points at 4 of 9 from distance, 7 rebounds, 9 assists) in a match with twists and turns which saw the San Francisco Bay team win at the champion Boston (118-112).
