The Orlando Magic have found stability with Goga Bitadze's production from the center position. His numbers as a starter — 10.9 points on 65.9% shooting, 9.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.8 blocks — place him with some of the NBA's best big men.

Bitadze did a little bit of everything for Orlando in Thursday's battle, leading all Magic players in scoring and blocks while ending two rebounds shy of a double-double in a losing effort. Bitadze has posted at least 10 points and eight boards in 17 contests this season while recording his eighth outing with three or more blocks.

Julius Randle had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Anthony Edwards added 21 points and seven assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Orlando Magic 104-89 on Thursday night for their third straight victory.

Following a 34-game absence due to a torn right abdominal muscle, Paolo Banchero returned to the Kia Center court Friday against the Bucks.

The Magic were without their top four scorers for the third straight game Thursday against the Timberwolves, but help could be on the way.

The Magic expect a transition period when Paolo Banchero is back. Yet as Cole Anthony said, 'That's a franchise guy. We want him on the court.'

Paolo Banchero returned from a 34-game absence on Friday to nearly lead the Orlando Magic to an upset of the Milwaukee Bucks.

Four Orlando Magic starters sit on the bench, awaiting their names to be called for pre-game introductions. A tunnel of reserves and cameras separates them from the fifth starter, Goga Bitadze ...

The night Paolo Banchero suffered a torn right abdominal muscle, the Magic were fourth in the East. It was still early in the season and Jamahl Mosley‘s squad had played just five games. But 72 days and 35 games later?

With Orlando catching 6 points as a home underdog and the total sitting at 210 points, what’s the best bet in Friday night’s Bucks vs. Magic matchup? Tip-off from Kia Center in Orlando, FL is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET.

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