Magic's Goga Bitadze: Best game of year in double-double
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Bitadze notched 12 points (6-7 FG), 12 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 94-90 win over the Pacers.
Bitadze put together his best performance of the season in Wednesday's victory, leading all players in rebounds while concluding as the lone Magic player with a double-double outing. Bitadze set a new season high in scoring while matching a season high in rebounds. He has now recorded a double-double in three contests this year, all of which have occurred over the last five outings.
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Magic's Goga Bitadze: Fills stat sheet Friday
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Bitadze supplied 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 27 minutes during Friday's 115-88 win over the Pelicans.
Bitadze finished just one rebound shy of recording a second consecutive double-double. The big man is making the most of his newfound role in the first unit, scoring in double digits and grabbing at least nine boards in his three starts. He should remain in that role due to the health issues of players such as Wendell Carter (foot), Jonathan Isaac (hamstring) and Paolo Banchero (oblique) that are depleting the frontcourt.
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Magic's Goga Bitadze: First double-double of year in loss
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Bitadze recorded 10 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 12 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 118-111 loss to Indiana.
Bitadze took care of business on the boards in Wednesday's loss, leading all players in the contest in rebounds while ending as one of six Magic players in double figures in scoring in a double-double performance. Bitadze set a new season high in rebounds en route to his first double-double of the campaign. He has now tallied a double-digit point total in two straight outings.
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Magic's Goga Bitadze: Flirts with double-double
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Bitadze notched 11 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 27 minutes during Monday's 102-86 loss to Oklahoma City.
Bitadze returned to action after missing five consecutive games with a foot injury. The timing couldn't have been better for the Magic who lost Wendell Carter to a foot injury in their previous game. Bitadze moved straight into the starting lineup, ending with a decent night's work. Although he is likely to split minutes with Moritz Wagner, Bitadze can contribute on both ends of the floor when afforded additional playing time.
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Magic's Goga Bitadze: Starting Monday
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Bitadze is in the Magic's starting five for Monday's game against the Thunder.
Bitadze missed the Magic's last five games due to a strained tendon in his left foot. Not only will he return Monday, but he will also slide into the starting lineup while Wendell Carter is sidelined with a foot injury of his own. Bitadze hasn't played more than six minutes over his three regular-season outings, and though he's starting Monday, he could see less playing time than Moritz Wagner.
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Magic's Goga Bitadze: Available to play
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Bitadze (foot) is available to play Monday against the Thunder, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Bitadze will shake off his questionable tag and return from a five-game absence. With Wendell Carter (foot) sidelined Monday, Bitadze should find himself in the rotation, though Moritz Wagner may be the better bet to see most of the minutes at center.
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Magic's Goga Bitadze: Iffy for Monday
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Bitadze (foot) is questionable for Monday's matchup against the Thunder.
Bitadze is in jeopardy of missing a fifth consecutive outing due to a strained tendon in his left foot. If the 25-year-old is able to give it a go Monday, he could see more playing time if Wendell Carter (foot) is ruled out.
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Magic's Goga Bitadze: Out Sunday
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Bitadze (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Dallas, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Bitadze will miss his fourth consecutive matchup due to a strained left foot. The 25-year-old's absence is not expected to cause any waves in the club's rotation, and his next chance to suit up will come Monday versus the Thunder.
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Magic's Goga Bitadze: Questionable for Sunday
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Bitadze (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Mavericks.
Bitadze is in danger of missing his fourth straight contest Sunday while dealing with a left foot injury. With Wendell Carter (knee) also deemed questionable, Bitadze could be in store for increased playing time.
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Magic's Goga Bitadze: Officially deemed out Friday
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Bitadze (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.
Bitadze is slated to miss his third consecutive game due to a left foot strain. The 25-year-old's absence is not expected to cause any waves in the club's rotation. His next chance to suit up will come Sunday against Dallas.
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Magic's Goga Bitadze: Remains game-time decision
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Coach Jamahl Mosley said Bitadze (foot) is a game-time decision for Friday's matchup versus the Cavaliers, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Bitadze is in jeopardy of missing his third consecutive game due to a left foot strain. However, the 25-year-old's absence is not expected to cause significant waves in the club's rotation. His status will be something to monitor closer to tipoff at 7:00 p.m. ET.
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Magic's Goga Bitadze: Questionable for Friday
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Bitadze (foot) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Cavaliers, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Bitadze could miss his third straight game Friday due to a left foot strain. However, Bitadze's potential absence shouldn't significantly impact Orlando's rotation.
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Magic's Goga Bitadze: Confirmed as unavailable
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Bitadze (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Chicago.
Bitadze will miss a second consecutive contest, and his next opportunity to take the court will come Friday versus Cleveland. Jonathan Isaac (hip) has been cleared for action Wednesday, otherwise bringing Orlando's frontcourt to full strength.
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Magic's Goga Bitadze: Ascends to questionable
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Bitadze (foot) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against Chicago.
Bitadze entered Wednesday with a doubtful designation as he battles a strained tendon in his left foot. He and Jonathan Isaac (hip) are both questionable, with Bitadze trending in the right direction.
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Magic's Goga Bitadze: Unlikely to play Wednesday
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Bitadze (foot) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Bulls, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Bitadze appears likely to miss his second straight contest. He's played a total of 16 minutes in his first three appearances, however, so his status most likely won't have a big impact on the rotation.
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Magic's Goga Bitadze: Iffy for Wednesday
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Bitadze (foot) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.
Bitadze is in danger of missing a second straight game due to a foot injury. However, he totaled only 16 minutes over Orlando's first three regular-season appearances before sitting out Monday, so his potential absence shouldn't have a major impact on the rotation.
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Magic's Goga Bitadze: Won't play vs. Indiana
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Bitadze (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pacers.
Bitadze was added to Monday morning's injury report with a foot injury that he may have picked up during Friday's win over the Nets. Bitadze has played 16 minutes across the Magic's first three games of the regular season, and those minutes will likely be absorbed by Moritz Wagner and Caleb Houstan for Monday's contest. Bitadze's next chance at suiting up will be against the Bulls on Wednesday.
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Magic's Goga Bitadze: Late addition to injury report
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Bitadze is questionable for Monday's game against the Pacers due to a left foot contusion.
Bitadze was a late addition to the injury report, joining Franz Wagner (illness), Jonathan Isaac (hip) and Tristan da Silva (illness) as questionable. If they are all ruled out, Moritz Wagner and Caleb Houstan would be candidates for increased roles in the frontcourt.
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Magic's Goga Bitadze: Only six minutes Friday
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Bitadze amassed three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 FT) and two rebounds in six minutes during Friday's 116-101 win over Brooklyn.
Bitadze was used sparingly in the win. The Magic continue to run with Wendell Carter as the starting center, leaving Bitadze and Moritz Wagner to battle for backup minutes. Wagner clearly has the higher offensive upside, making him a more enticing option on most nights. Barring an injury to Carter, Bitadze should be viewed as nothing more than a situational streaming option for anyone needing blocks.
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Magic's Goga Bitadze: Slides back to bench Friday
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Bitadze is out of the starting lineup for Friday's preseason finale against the 76ers.
With Wendell Carter (ankle) missing time, Bitadze got the spot start during the club's last preseason game Oct. 9th. However, with Carter back in the starting five, the 25-year-old Bitadze will retreat to the bench for the preseason finale.
