Respectively numbers 1 and 6 in the last NBA Draft, the two Frenchies made a strong impression last night, in preseason.
Zaccharie Risacher is doing well, thank you for him. For his first steps under the colors of Atlanta, in preseason, the number 1 of the last NBA Draft split 18 points to 7/9 on shots last night, against Indiana (131-130). Coming off the bench, the former Bourg-en-Bresse player also compiled 3 rebounds and 2 assists in 23 minutes. His magnificent pass between the legs for the former Chalonnais Clint Capela delighted the greatest number of people.
Number 6 in the last Draft, ex-Choletais Tidjane Salaün compiled 15 points at 5/9, 8 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 interception in 25 minutes during Charlotte’s victory over Miami (111-108). ), also out of the bench. 4 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 interception and 1 block in 24 minutes for his compatriot and teammate Moussa Diabaté.
The last Frenchman in contention last night, Nicolas Batum did not score during the victory of James Harden’s Clippers (14 pts), without Kawhi Leonard, against Brooklyn (115-106). The best individual performances of the night are to the credit of Hornet LaMelo Ball (24 pts), Kevin Durant and Coby White, the last two having scored 21 points. “KD” during Phoenix’s victory over Detroit (105-97) and White during Chicago’s victory against Cleveland (116-112). On the menu for next night, four matches, including a poster between San Antonio and Orlando. The opportunity to see Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul at work, who had watched Spurs’ first pre-season match from the sidelines.
