Hapoel Haemek 80-60 Maccabi Rishon: Malik Hall scores 30

Haemek trailed at the interval, then won the second half 28-15 and 22-12 to beat Maccabi Tapuzina Rishon LeZion 80-60 at home.

Who won Hapoel Haemek vs Maccabi Rishon?

Hapoel Gilat Telecom Haemek beat Maccabi Tapuzina Rishon LeZion 80-60 at home on 19 October 2026. Malik Hall decided the game with 30 points and 13 rebounds in only 26 minutes.

Hall went 13/16 on two-pointers and did not attempt a three. His PIR of 35 was the highest on the floor, ahead of Justin Tillman's 20 for the visitors.

How did Haemek turn the game after the second quarter?

Haemek won the game in the second half, taking the third quarter 28-15 and the fourth 22-12. That burst came after Maccabi Rishon had won the second quarter 21-9 to lead at the interval.

The hosts had started well, opening with a 21-12 first quarter. Rishon's response before the break was sharp, but they could not repeat it once Haemek found their rhythm in the third.

Best players of the game
Player	Points	PIR
Malik Hall (Hapoel Gilat Telecom Haemek)	30	35
Justin Tillman (Maccabi Rishon)	20	20
Niv Misgav (Hapoel Gilat Telecom Haemek)	12	12
Josh Freund (Maccabi Rishon)	5	12
C.J. Elleby (Hapoel Gilat Telecom Haemek)	8	10
Karel Guzman (Hapoel Gilat Telecom Haemek)	12	9

Source: TeamKeys, Israeli BSL 2026-10-19. PIR: performance index rating.

Malik Hall stats: 30 points against a 15.8 average

Malik Hall's 30 points came against an average of 15.8 across 17 games in 2025/2026. His 13 rebounds also beat last season's 9.1 per game.

Hall was efficient inside, though he left points at the line with 4/7 free throws. Around him, Niv Misgav ran the offence with 12 points, 7 assists and no turnovers in 29 minutes.

Karel Guzman added 12 points on 3/5 from three, with 3 steals. C.J. Elleby's 4 steals and Christian Mekowulu's 3 off the bench gave Haemek's defence a sharp edge.

Justin Tillman's 20 points not enough for Maccabi Rishon

Justin Tillman was Maccabi Rishon's main threat with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 2 blocks in 30 minutes. He shot 8/14 on two-pointers and 4/5 from the free-throw line.

Support was thin behind him. Josh Freund contributed 5 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists, while Or Cornelius scored 5 but went 1/6 from three off the bench.

What next for Haemek and Maccabi Rishon in the Israeli BSL?

Haemek move to 1-1 and fifth of 14, with Ironi Hai Motors Ness Ziona next on 25 October. Maccabi Rishon are 13th at 0-2 and travel to face Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv on 24 October.

Haemek's form now reads a loss followed by a win. Rishon are still looking for a first victory, and their next opponent offers a demanding test.

All figures are taken from the official box score and standings after round 2 of the 2026/2027 Israeli BSL regular season.

Questions people ask

What was the final score of Hapoel Haemek vs Maccabi Rishon?

Hapoel Gilat Telecom Haemek beat Maccabi Tapuzina Rishon LeZion 80-60 at home on 19 October 2026, in round 2 of the Israeli BSL. The 20-point margin was built after the interval, when Haemek won the third quarter 28-15 and the fourth 22-12.

Who was the top scorer in Haemek vs Maccabi Rishon?

Malik Hall led all scorers with 30 points for Hapoel Gilat Telecom Haemek. He shot 13/16 on two-pointers and 4/7 from the free-throw line, added 13 rebounds and finished with a PIR of 35 in 26 minutes on the floor.

Who do Haemek and Maccabi Rishon play next?

Hapoel Gilat Telecom Haemek, now 1-1 and fifth of 14 in the Israeli BSL, face Ironi Hai Motors Ness Ziona on 25 October 2026. Maccabi Rishon, 0-2 and 13th, meet Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv on 24 October 2026.

Malik Hall's 30 points carry Hapoel Haemek past Maccabi Rishon