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• Magic's Goga Bitadze: Misses out on double-double

  1D ago • By RotoWire

  Bitadze finished with 19 points (8-10 FG, 3-6 FT), eight rebounds, one block and one steal in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 116-108 loss to Houston. Bitadze logged more minutes than starting center Wendell Carter (19) in Wednesday's loss. Bitadze capitalized on this increased playing time by scoring his second-most points in a game this season. If the 25-year-old big man continues to play at least 20 minutes a contest, his fantasy value will increase.

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• Magic's Goga Bitadze: Downward trend continues

  17D ago • By RotoWire

  Bitadze logged two points (2-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one block across 16 minutes during Tuesday's 114-113 loss to the Raptors. Bitadze was a non-factor again, continuing what has been a rapid fall from grace. After assuming the starting center role earlier in the season, Bitadze has been reduced to playing limited minutes off the bench behind Wendell Carter. He has scored a total of just 11 points over the past four games, adding three combined steals and blocks.

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• Magic's Goga Bitadze: Won't start Thursday

  29D ago • By RotoWire

  Bitadze is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Atlanta. The big man will retreat to the bench in favor of Wendell Carter on Thursday. Bitadze started in each of the club's last eight outings, during which he had averaged 4.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.9 blocks and 1.3 assists across 19.4 minutes per contest.

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• Magic's Goga Bitadze: Playing time increases

  02/09/2025 • By RotoWire

  Bitadze provided two points (1-2 FG, 0-2 FT), nine rebounds and one steal over 26 minutes during Saturday's 112-111 victory over the Spurs. Bitadze played more than 25 minutes for the first time since returning from injury, indicating that his spot as the starting center could be safe after all. Although his production left much to be desired, the increased playing time is encouraging. Look for him to deliver a better performance when the Magic host the Hawks on Monday.

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• Magic's Goga Bitadze: Records 14 boards in loss

  02/04/2025 • By RotoWire

  Bitadze contributed six points (2-8 FG, 2-5 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 20 minutes during Monday's 104-99 loss to the Warriors. Although the Magic rank as one of the worst rebounding teams in the league, they managed to outpace the Warriors off the glass 52-45, due in large part to Bitadze's effort. Through 40 games, the big man is averaging 9.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.9 blocks.

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