Hours before Goga Bitadze had cleared concussion protocol and made available to return on Monday, the excited Orlando Magic center issued a word

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, knew there was a good chance he’d make his return to the court for the first time since he suffered a concussion Jan.

TOP PERFORMERS: Goga Bitadze is averaging 9.6 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.6 blocks for the Magic. Michael Porter Jr. is shooting 51.4% and averaging 18.3 points for the Nuggets. LAST 10 GAMES ...

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

Jamal Murray scored 19 points and Michael Porter Jr. had 15 points and six ... Magic: Playing without Jalen Suggs, Goga Bitadze and four other injured players, the Magic lost for the fifth time ...

Jamal Murray scored 19 points and Michael Porter Jr. had 15 points and six ... Playing without Jalen Suggs, Goga Bitadze and four other injured players, the Magic lost for the fifth time in ...

Jamal Murray scored 19 points and Michael Porter Jr. had 15 points and six ... Magic: Playing without Jalen Suggs, Goga Bitadze and four other injured players, the Magic lost for the fifth time ...