Zach LeDay's Explosive Start Sets Season High for Hapoel Tel Aviv
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- Zach LeDay scored a season-high 15 points in Hapoel Tel Aviv's win.
- LeDay had an explosive start, scoring 11 points in the first six minutes.
- The EuroLeague acknowledged LeDay's strong performance on Twitter.
- LeDay was a key offseason acquisition for Hapoel Tel Aviv.
Hapoel Tel Aviv forward Zach LeDay began the current basketball season with a remarkable performance, scoring a season-high 15 points in a dramatic 102-98 victory over Real Madrid on October 1, 2026. LeDay, who was a top target for the team during the offseason due to his strong EuroLeague track record, established himself as one of Europe's premier forwards. While his first game yielded only eight points, he improved to 12 in his second outing, also contributing defensively. In the recent game against Real Madrid, LeDay scored 11 points in the first six minutes alone, finishing the initial 10 minutes with 13 points, 3 rebounds, and a performance index rating of 16. His career highs are 33 points and a rating of 42. The EuroLeague's official Twitter account reacted to his performance, posting "Okay, LeDay, you gotta chill," and questioning which fantasy basketball managers included him in their rotations.
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