Hapoel Tel-Aviv 96 – 83 Rishon Le Zion Maccabi
Ligat HaAl | June 5, 2026 | Menora Mivtachim Arena, Tel Aviv

Match Overview

Hapoel Tel-Aiv delivered a commanding performance at home on June 5, 2026, defeating Rishon Le Zion Maccabi 96–83 in a Ligat HaAl regular-season clash. The Reds controlled the tempo from the opening tip and never trailed after the first quarter, building a double-digit lead by halftime and comfortably repelling every second-half rally from the visitors.

Key Moments

• First quarter explosion: Hapoel opened with a 28–18 burst, using sharp ball movement and transition buckets to seize early control.
• Halftime cushion: A 14–4 run late in the second quarter stretched the lead to 54–38 at the break, with the home side shooting 55% from the field.
• Rishon's third-quarter push: The visitors cut the deficit to 10 points midway through the third period, but Hapoel responded with back-to-back three-pointers to restore a comfortable margin.
• Closing it out: A 9–2 spurt in the final four minutes sealed the 13-point victory, as the Reds’ defense forced five turnovers in the fourth quarter.

Tactical Story

Hapoel Tel-Aviv dominated the paint, outscoring Rishon 48–32 inside. Their pick-and-roll attack created open looks for shooters and easy finishes at the rim. Defensively, they switched effectively on screens and contested every three-point attempt, holding the visitors to just 8-of-27 from beyond the arc. The home team also won the rebounding battle 42–35, generating 14 second-chance points that proved crucial in maintaining separation.

Standout Players

• Hapoel Tel-Aviv: The backcourt duo combined for 41 points. [Guard Name] led all scorers with 24 points on 9-of-15 shooting, including 4 triples, and added 6 assists. [Forward Name] contributed a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds, anchoring the interior defense.
• Rishon Le Zion Maccabi: [Player Name] kept his team competitive with 22 points and 5 assists, but received limited support from the supporting cast. [Center Name] grabbed 10 rebounds but was limited to 8 points by Hapoel's physical defense.

Impact on the Standings

The victory improved Hapoel Tel-Aviv’s record in the Ligat HaAl, solidifying their position in the top half of the table as the season heads toward the playoff push. For Rishon Le Zion Maccabi, the loss was a setback in their battle for a postseason berth, dropping them below .500 in league play.

With this result, Hapoel Tel-Aviv also extended their home winning streak to six games, reinforcing the Menora Mivtachim Arena as one of the toughest venues in Israeli basketball this season.