Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Jerusalem 94-85 in a tightly contested Israel Basketball Cup clash on February 16, 2026. In a match that lived up to its billing as a major domestic rivalry, Maccabi used a strong second-half performance to pull away from a determined Jerusalem side. The game was close through three quarters, with both teams exchanging leads, but Maccabi's execution down the stretch and ability to get key defensive stops proved the difference. The 94-85 final score sends Maccabi Tel Aviv further into the cup tournament, maintaining their pursuit of multiple trophies this season. This result also adds another chapter to the intense head-to-head history between these two Israeli basketball giants.