Goga Bitadze's Instant Impact a Welcome Sign for Slumping Magic

Hours before Goga Bitadze cleared concussion protocol and became available to play Monday, the Orlando Magic center lowered his expectations. At a time when many of the Magic's players are working themselves back up to speed — Bitadze included — the team is striking a balance between expectations and self-forgiveness. As it turned out Monday night in Miami, nothing was dusty or rusty about Bitadze's play. With the Magic down 18-8 halfway through the first quarter, coach Jamahl Mosley subbed in Goga and Tristan da Silva.