Zaccharie Risacher erupts for 22 points off the bench in blowout loss

Fantasy basketball: Risacher posted a season-best 22 points with defensive stats Thursday, but his minutes remain inconsistent and his season efficiency is…

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 13, 2026 · Updated November 15, 2026

Zaccharie Risacher scored 22 points on 9-of-14 shooting with six rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block and four threes in 25 minutes off the bench Thursday, November 12 in Dallas's 133-94 loss to Minnesota.

The line produced 41.7 fantasy points against 20.5 a game over his previous 10 games, driven by unusual shooting efficiency and volume in a blowout. However, his minutes have trended down 6.3 a game over his last five, his season usage sits at just 15.4 per cent and his 45.7 per cent true shooting remains poor. He offers defensive category help with 1.3 steals and 1.1 blocks per game this season but his inconsistent role and inefficiency keep him off most rosters.

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Zaccharie Risacher

Risacher scored 22 points, more than his season average of 8.3, in a game Dallas trailed throughout, likely inflating his opportunity. He has started 18 per cent of games this season and came off the bench again here. His four threes were more than his season average of 1.1 per game, and his 9-of-14 shooting differed from his 45.7 per cent true shooting mark on the year.

Dallas has one game left this week, Thursday against an opponent to be determined. Risacher's defensive contributions (1.3 steals, 1.1 blocks per game) offer some nine-category appeal, but his 15.4 per cent usage, declining minutes and poor efficiency make him a risky hold. This performance does not change his status as a fringe option better suited to deeper formats where his blocks and steals carry more weight than his scoring inconsistency.

What to do

• Leave Risacher on waivers in standard leagues despite the scoring outburst given his poor efficiency and shrinking role.

• Monitor his playing time Thursday to see if the performance earns him more consistent minutes going forward.

• Consider him only in deep leagues where his blocks and steals provide categorical value despite the offensive struggles.

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