Aris Thessaloniki B.C. dominated Rigas Zelli 105-81 in EuroCup Basketball on 12 November 2026, delivering one of their most complete offensive performances of the season. The Greek side raced to an early lead and never allowed the visitors to settle, combining aggressive defense with efficient inside-out scoring.

Match overview

Aris set the tone with a 28-18 first quarter and extended their advantage to 53-38 by halftime. The hosts continued to pour it on in the third, pushing the lead to 80-59 and turning the final quarter into a comfortable finish. Rigas Zelli competed hard but had no answer for Aris’s depth and physicality.

Key moments

Aris opened the game with a 14-2 run, fueled by two steals and a pair of three-pointers from the wings. The home crowd was fully engaged from that point, and Rigas Zelli struggled to handle Aris’s pressure. The visitors settled briefly in the second quarter, but a 9-0 Aris run before halftime restored the hosts’ control.

The third quarter was more of the same. Aris attacked the paint, kicked out to open shooters and converted second-chance opportunities. By the time the fourth quarter began, the only question was the final margin.

Tactical story

Aris won this game with defense and balance. They pressured Rigas Zelli’s ball handlers, forced turnovers and turned those mistakes into transition points. Offensively, they shared the ball beautifully, with multiple players scoring in double figures and the bench contributing throughout.

Rigas Zelli had some success when they slowed the game down and attacked in the half-court, but they could not match Aris’s intensity for long stretches. The visitors also struggled on the defensive glass, giving Aris second-chance points that widened the gap.

Standout performers

• Vasilis Toliopoulos (Aris Thessaloniki): 20 points and 8 assists, orchestrating the offense with poise and vision.
• Lefteris Bochoridis (Aris Thessaloniki): 16 points and 6 rebounds, providing energy on both ends of the floor.
• Kristaps Kilps (Rigas Zelli): 17 points, one of the few visitors able to create offense consistently.

What it means for the EuroCup Basketball standings

The 105-81 win strengthens Aris Thessaloniki’s position in the regular-season standings and sends a warning to the rest of the competition. Rigas Zelli will need to improve their ball security and rebounding before their next outing. For Aris, the performance was a convincing blend of defense, depth and home-court dominance.