French players shine in NBA preseason games

Several French players participated in NBA preseason games across different locations, showcasing their skills against various teams. Zaccharie Risacher, Moussa Diabaté, Tidjane Salaün, Noa Essengue, Noah Penda, and Ousmane Dieng all played for their respective teams in games held in China and the United States.

Risacher scores 16 for Mavericks in China

Zaccharie Risacher scored 16 points for the Dallas Mavericks in a game played in China on Sunday, October 11. He played 23 minutes and 30 seconds, shooting 7/13 from the field, including 2/6 from three-point range, and contributed 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block.

Diabaté and Salaün help Hornets win

Moussa Diabaté recorded a double-double with 8 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 assists for the Charlotte Hornets in their 105-90 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Tidjane Salaün added 5 points, 7 rebounds, and 1 assist, helping Charlotte dominate the Bucks in the paint with 17 offensive rebounds and 24 points from second chance opportunities.

Essengue and Penda have solid performances

Noa Essengue scored 8 points, grabbed 6 rebounds, and had 2 assists for the Chicago Bulls in their 128-133 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Noah Penda recorded 8 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists in his return to the court for the Orlando Magic in their 105-119 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Bucks remain inactive for Dieng

Ousmane Dieng did not see action for the Milwaukee Bucks in their game against Charlotte, marking his second preseason game without playing. The Bucks have two more preseason games scheduled, against Chicago on October 14 and Indiana on October 16, before starting their regular season on October 21 in Washington.