Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze participated in the team's Monday morning shootaround, but he's still working through concussion protocol.

Goga Bitadze spoke with a noticeable level of enthusiasm in his voice after shootaround Monday morning at Kaseya Center. That’s because the Magic center, who had missed the past six games, was on the verge of returning to the court for the first time since he suffered a concussion Jan.

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The Magic came alive offensively in the fourth quarter on Saturday, scoring 42 points to sink the Pistons, and Wagner’s return slots everyone back into their best roles. He and Banchero combined for 64 points that night, with Tristan da Silva and Anthony Black sliding back to the bench.