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Herro makes go-ahead jumper with 0.5 seconds left as Heat beat Magic 89-88

Tyler Herro hit a 19-foot jumper with 0.5 seconds left to give the Miami Heat an 89-88 win over the Orlando Magic

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • Associated Press

Strong defensive presence vs. Heat Bitadze logged 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and three steals over 33 minutes during Thursday's 89-88 loss to Miami.

Impact Bitadze led Orlando in blocked shots Thursday, and he was one of three Magic players to register three steals. A last-second tipped shot late in the fourth quarter brought Bitadze to double-digt points and gave him his 11th double-double of the season. Five of those double-doubles have come over his last seven outings, and over that span he has averaged 13.1 points on 60.6 percent shooting, 12.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.7 blocks and 1.0 steals over 29.4 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

What Kristaps Porzingis said about altercation that led to Goga Bitadze's ejection Kristaps Porzingis and Jalen Suggs exchanged words. Then Goga Bitadze put his hands on Porzingis and got ejected for it.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • BOSTON.COM

Da Silva's late 3 preserves Magic's 108-104 comeback win over Tatum-less Celtics

Tristan da Silva scored 18 points and made a critical 3-pointer with 9.9 seconds left, and the Orlando Magic rallied from a 15-point halftime deficit for a 108-104 victory over the...

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Celtics & Magic get CHIPPY, Goga Bitadze Gets Ejected - HEATED MOMENT

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Ejected vs. Boston on Monday Bitadze was ejected with 3:36 remaining in the fourth quarter of Monday's game against the Celtics, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports. He'll finish the matchup with e...

Impact Bitadze appeared to shove Kristaps Porzingis by the throat and was ejected in the final minutes of the contest. Wendell Carter should pick up the slack the rest of the way.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando hosts Boston following Tatum's 43-point game

Boston visits the Orlando Magic after Jayson Tatum scored 43 points in the Celtics' 123-98 win over the Chicago Bulls

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Eye-popping effort Saturday Bitadze closed with 18 points (8-8 FG, 2-3 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 31 minutes during Saturday's 121-114 victory over the Heat.

Impact The Magic were without several key contributors in this game, such as Jalen Suggs (ankle), Franz Wagner (oblique) and Paolo Banchero (oblique), and they also lost Moritz Wagner (knee) and Wendell Carter (ejection) Saturday. Hence, they needed Bitadze to be at his best. The big man stepped up and delivered, notching a double-double for the fourth time across his last five appearances while hitting each of his eight shots from the field. Bitadze has scored in double digits in 12 of his 22 games as a starter this season, and it seems he might be able to continue playing at this level based on his recent outings.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Magic fear Mo Wagner's knee injury might be serious

Add Moritz Wagner to Orlando’s rapidly expanding injury list

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Magic tie franchise record with 25-point comeback in 121-114 win over Heat

Cole Anthony scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half and the Orlando Magic tied their largest comeback in franchise history to beat the Miami Heat 121-114 after trailing by 2...

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Secures another double-double Bitadze closed Thursday's 105-99 loss to the Thunder with 15 points (6-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one block across 27 minutes.

Impact Bitadze notched his third double-double over his last four appearances, and he continues to make the most of his opportunities on the offensive end, hitting 55.8 percent of his tries from the field over this brief hot stretch. He's putting together a solid month of December, averaging 11.9 points, 10.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.4 blocks over seven games. While Bitadze isn't a sure thing to log 30-plus minutes on a nightly basis, he's shown that he only needs 20-to-25 minutes to be productive across the board.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Thunder hold off Orlando's comeback bid, beat the Magic 105-99 behind Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points and Jalen Williams scored six straight points in a run in the fourth quarter that helped turned back an Orlando comeback bid as the Oklahom...

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • Associated Press

House of Haywood: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Goga Bitadze trade poster dunks | NBA.com House of Haywood: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Goga Bitadze trade poster dunks

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • NBA.COM

Double-doubles in loss Bitadze totaled 12 points (6-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 14 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 114-109 loss to Milwaukee.

Impact Bitadze recorded his eighth double-double of the season in the loss. Orlando continues to roll with a jumbo frontcourt featuring Bitadze and Wendell Carter together, so there's plenty of reasons to like his fantasy upside going forward. In five December outings, Bitadze is averaging 12.0 points, 10.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goga Bitadze Throws Down Powerful Poster Dunk Over Giannis Antetokounmpo The Magic center went up high and down hard in the NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Giannis Gets Revenge on Goga Bitadze with Huge Dunk, Thanasis Hyped 😲

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Giannis Gets POSTERIZED by Goga Bitadze, Magic Bench Goes Wild 🔥

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Grabs career-high 16 rebounds Bitadze produced 21 points (8-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 16 rebounds and four assists across 31 minutes during Sunday's 115-110 victory over the Suns.

Impact Bitadze dominated the paint against a Suns team without rebounding machine Jusuf Nurkic (thigh) to protect the rim Sunday, collecting a career-high 16 boards en route to a big 20-point, 10-rebound double-double. Bitadze has stuck around in Orlando's starting lineup despite Wendell Carter Jr. recently returning to the fold in the frontcourt, with Bitadze averaging 11.2 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.2 steals in 26.9 minutes per contest over his last six games. As long as Bitadze is getting minutes in the mid-20s, the 25-year-old big man should remain a strong source of blocks and boards to go with a high field-goal percentage.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suggs scores 26 and Magic turn back Suns for 10th straight win at home

Jalen Suggs scored 14 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter and the Orlando Magic beat the Phoenix Suns 115-110 to remain the NBA’s only team unbeaten at home

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Phoenix visits Orlando, looks to break road skid

Phoenix heads into a matchup against Orlando after losing five straight road games

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Goga Bitadze bounces back after hard fall while Jalen Suggs' trip takes comedic turn | Magic on the road The Magic wrap up a five-game swing Friday night in Philadelphia, and they’ve had their share of bumps, bruises and laughs.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Active and starting Wednesday Bitadze (ankle) is cleared and in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Philadelphia, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.

Impact Bitadze joins Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter in Orlando's expected starting fromcourt. The 25-year-old is averaging 10.3 points, 10.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.0 steals at 3.0 blocks across his last three games.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Bitadze (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Bitadze was a late scratch against the Knicks on Tuesday, but the center remains day-to-day. Tristan Da Silva replaced him in the starting lineup Tuesday and finished with eight points and two rebounds in 22 minutes.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wagner and the Magic visit conference foe Philadelphia

Philadelphia hosts Orlando in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Late scratch Tuesday Bitadze won't play in Tuesday's game versus the Knicks due to a sprained right ankle.

Impact Despite not showing up on the injury report all day, Bitadze will miss his first game since Nov. 3 on Tuesday due to an ankle injury. Tristan da Silva will replace him in the starting lineup. Bitadze's next chance to suit up is Wednesday's matchup with Philadelphia.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Herro makes go-ahead jumper with 0.5 seconds left as Heat beat Magic 89-88

Da Silva's late 3 preserves Magic's 108-104 comeback win over Tatum-less Celtics

Orlando hosts Boston following Tatum's 43-point game

Magic fear Mo Wagner's knee injury might be serious

Magic tie franchise record with 25-point comeback in 121-114 win over Heat

Thunder hold off Orlando's comeback bid, beat the Magic 105-99 behind Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams

Suggs scores 26 and Magic turn back Suns for 10th straight win at home

Phoenix visits Orlando, looks to break road skid

Wagner and the Magic visit conference foe Philadelphia