A tunnel of reserves and cameras separates them from the fifth starter, Goga Bitadze, who is already ... fourth in the Eastern Conference — must be credited to finding firm ground to stand ...

Orlando Magic (24-24, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (18-29, 13th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Orlando will aim to ...

Though he had started in each of his prior 33 appearances, Bitadze was deployed as the backup center behind Wendell Carter on Monday as he made his return from a six-game absence due to a concussion.

Goga Bitadze spoke with a noticeable level of enthusiasm in his voice after shootaround Monday morning at Kaseya Center. That ...

Boston and Orlando will play in a matchup of Eastern Conference foes. Friday's meeting is the first of the season for the squads.

Orlando Magic (23-21, seventh in the Eastern Conference ... 6.6 rebounds and six assists for the Raptors. Goga Bitadze is averaging 9.6 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.6 blocks for the Magic.

Orlando is sixth in the Eastern Conference with 10.9 offensive rebounds per game led by Goga Bitadze averaging 2.8. The Celtics are shooting 45.7% from the field this season, 1.0 percentage point ...