Anthony Randolph returns to Real Madrid action after 293 days / News - Basketnews.com

Anthony Randolph made his season debut with Real Madrid in the game vs. Granada, following his ACL injury that kept him sidelined for more than nine months.

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Nine months and 18 days ago, the worst omens came true for Anthony Randolph after he suffered a complete rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of his left knee in Real Madrid's 2022 ACB Finals Game 1 against FC Barcelona.

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It was his second serious injury in a year and a half.

On Sunday afternoon, 293 days after that, the 33-year-old power forward made his comeback to the Spanish league through the big door: 8 points and 8 rebounds in less than 18 minutes of play. Randolph entered the court 8 minutes into the game, and his first actions were a rebound and a 3-point shot. He finished with 2/4 from distance, 1/2 2-point shooting.

A decisive contribution in Real Madrid's comfortable win against Coviran Granada (108-75). Los Blancos have recorded their highest offensive score in the competition in almost four years.

Madrid closed the first quarter with 30-15 and went to halftime with a clear 59-37.

Vincent Poirier scored 21 for the winning side, while Mario Hezonja followed with 18. Petr Cornelie, Fabien Causeur and Edy Tavares also scored in double digits.

Alex Renfroe produced 12 points for Granada, while Dame N'Doye added 15.

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