Hapoel Jerusalem 100-64 Rigas Zelli: Hosts Reach Three Figures in Rout

Hapoel Jerusalem put on a dominant offensive display on Thursday, October 22, 2026, beating Rigas Zelli 100-64 in EuroCup Basketball. The Israeli side reached three figures with room to spare, combining fast-break scoring, precise outside shooting and relentless defensive pressure.

The game was effectively decided in the first half. Hapoel opened with a 28-16 first quarter and then held Rigas to just 14 points in the second, taking a 53-30 lead into the locker room. The hosts were quicker to loose balls, more accurate from distance and far more comfortable in transition.

Blowout From the Opening Minutes

Hapoel’s defensive intensity set the tone. Rigas Zelli committed 22 turnovers, many of them leading directly to easy baskets, and the Latvian side never found a way to slow the game down. The third quarter finished 24-17 in Hapoel’s favor before the hosts closed out the contest with a 23-17 fourth period.

The 36-point margin reflected Hapoel’s control on both ends. They shot 54% from the field, made 13 three-pointers and recorded 28 assists, a sign of how often the ball found the open man. Rigas, meanwhile, shot just 36% and struggled against Hapoel’s switching defense.

Standout Performers

Yonatan Cohen led Hapoel Jerusalem with 23 points, while Daniel Malka added 18 points and six assists. Chris Walker contributed 15 points and nine rebounds, giving the hosts a strong interior presence to complement their perimeter scoring. Hapoel’s bench also made an impact, maintaining the defensive pressure deep into the fourth quarter.

Rigas Zelli were paced by Rihards Ozols’s 14 points and Arturs Berzins’s 12, but the visitors had few answers once Hapoel began to force turnovers. The 100-64 scoreline was Hapoel’s most emphatic result of the early EuroCup season and a warning to future opponents about their offensive ceiling.

What It Means for the EuroCup Table

The victory boosts Hapoel Jerusalem’s standing in the EuroCup Basketball regular season and adds a significant point differential that could matter in tiebreakers. Rigas Zelli will need to regroup quickly, particularly on the defensive glass and in ball security. For Hapoel, the challenge now is to carry the same intensity into tighter games, where their half-court execution will be tested more severely.