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 led Orlando with 15 points and eight rebounds. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 13 points. Takeaways Timberwolves: Minnesota led from the middle of the first quarter and by 24 at one point.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) is guarded by Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (35) in the first quarter at Kia Center. Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Goga Bitadze Feels 'Good to Go,' but ...