Orlando Magic (23-19, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (28-12, second in the Eastern Conference)
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Bitadze exited with 2:38 remaining in the second quarter of Sunday's 104-99 win over the 76ers and didn't return after being diagnosed with a right hip contusion.
The Magic have gone 13-5 at home. Orlando is sixth in the Eastern Conference with 10.9 offensive rebounds per game led by Goga Bitadze averaging 3.0. The Timberwolves are 9-10 on the road.
Orlando and Minnesota square off in non-conference action. Thursday's matchup is the first of the season between the two teams.