By John Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
Following three straight defeats, two of those in EuroLeague action last week, Real Madrid is set to host Anadolu Efes on Friday. Rudy Fernandez and Anthony Randolph may be available for the Regular Season Round 21 contest.
Fernandez, 34, missed both matches last week in Russia. Randolph, 30, has been out since Round 16. However, the Whites hope to have them back for the game versus Efes.
The Spaniard forward has progressed to the point of participating in the match. His teammate will resume practicing ahead of the contest and is expected to be ready as well.
Through 18 games in the 2019-20 EuroLeague Regular Season, Fernandez is averaging 8.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2 assists per appearance. Randolph has 13 points and 4.3 rebounds per contest so far.
The Spanish club is currently ranked second in Europe’s premier club competition. At 15-5 trails Efes by a couple of wins.
As for ACB, Real is 14-4, tied with FC Barcelona in first place. Rudy has contributed with 5.3 points per match and Randolph with 7.1.