Impact The center has missed the past four games. His return would be extremely welcome given how shorthanded the Pacers' frontcourt is. If he remains out, Terry Taylor could draw a second straight start.
FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
GOGA BITADZE #35 - CENTER - ORLANDO MAGIC
8.0 PPG •
6.4 RPG •
1.6 APG
8.0 PPG
6.4 RPG
1.6 APG
Questionable Sunday Bitadze (foot) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Cavaliers, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
LeVert leads Indiana against Cleveland after 42-point showing
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Vucevic, Bulls use late charge to put away Pacers 122-115
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Out Friday Bitadze (foot) is out Friday against the Bulls, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact Bitadze will miss a fourth straight game. With Domantas Sabonis and Isaiah Jackson (ankle) also out, Oshae Brissett (ankle) or Terry Taylor could start at center.
FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
DeRozan and the Bulls visit the Pacers
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Game-time call Friday Bitadze (foot) is questionable for Friday's game against Chicago, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Impact Bitadze has missed Indiana's last three matchups while tending to right foot soreness. The team could have a better idea of his availability following morning shootaround.
FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Orlando visits Indiana, aims to break road skid
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Out again Wednesday Bitadze (foot) won't play Wednesday against the Magic, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Impact The injury isn't expected to be serious, but Bitadze is set to miss a third straight game after playing just two minutes during Friday's win over the Thunder. Agness relays that Oshae Brissett (ankle) practiced Tuesday and has a good chance of returning Wednesday, but either way, Isaiah Jackson will likely at least stick in the rotation with Bitadze sidelined.
FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jackson's breakout game sends Pacers past Clippers 122-116
Rookie forward Isaiah Jackson scored 26 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for his first career double-double and led the Indiana Pacers past the Los Angeles Clippers 122-116FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ruled out Monday Bitadze (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Clippers, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Impact While Bitadze won't play, Youngmisuk relays that he's avoided a significant injury and is merely dealing with a bruise on his right foot. Domantas Sabonis (COVID-19 protocols) is also out and Oshae Brissett (ankle) is questionable, so the Pacers will likely have to rely heavily on Isaiah Jackson for Monday's contest.
JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Indiana faces Los Angeles, aims to stop home slide
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Questionable Monday Bitadze (foot) is questionable for Monday's game against the Clippers.
Impact Bitadze was unavailable for Saturday's game against the Mavericks due to his sore right foot, but he'll have a chance to return Monday. If he remains out, Isaiah Jackson and Oshae Brissett (ankle) could see increased work.
JANUARY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Doncic, Kleber lead Mavericks past Carlisle, Pacers 132-105
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Unavailable Saturday Bitadze (foot) is out Saturday against Dallas.
Impact Bitadze exited Friday's game against Oklahoma City due to right foot soreness, and the injury will prevent him from suiting up in the second half of the back-to-back set. Isaiah Jackson and Oshae Brissett should see slightly increased run against the Mavericks.
JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out for remainder of game Bitadze won't return to Friday's game against Oklahoma City due to right foot soreness, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact Bitadze played a minimal role in Friday's matchup, as he was held scoreless with a rebound and a block in two minutes. He'll be unavailable for the final few minutes of the game, but his status for Saturday's game against the Mavericks isn't yet clear.
JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
No thriller for Pacers as Hornets set a scoring record against them Goga Bitadze looks ahead:\
JANUARY 27, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM
Graham, Valanciunas push Pelicans past Pacers, 117-113
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Registers first double-double Bitadze logged 16 points (6-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one block in 35 minutes during Saturday's 113-103 loss to the Suns.
Impact Bitadze got his second straight start in the absence of Myles Turner (foot) and Domantas Sabonis (ankle), and the big man did well with the opportunity by notching his first double-double of the campaign. The third-year center has gone for at least 13 points and eight boards in three of his past four contests and has blocked at least one shot in every game during that span. With Turner and Sabonis out for the forseeable future, Bitadze should be rostered in most fantasy formats.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ejection mars strong performance Bitadze closed with 13 points (5-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-5 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and one block across 31 minutes before getting ejected from Thursday's 121-117 overtime victor...
Impact With Domantas Sabonis (ankle) unable to play in the contest and Myles Turner (foot) still out of action, Bitadze was thrust into a starting role for the first time this season. The third-year center took advantage with a solid all-around stat line despite inefficient marks from the field and the charity stripe. Bitadze fell one rebound short of a double-double, and he would have likely accomplished the feat if not for getting ejected following a confrontation with Gary Payton II with nearly seven minutes remaining in regulation. Despite the late-game mishap, Bitadze looks to be in line for a big role with Sabonis and Turner unlikely to return in the immediate future, so he is worth a pickup in most fantasy formats, especially for managers in need of blocks and rebounds.
JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Undermanned Pacers stun Curry, Warriors 121-117 in overtime
Keifer Sykes hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:41 left in overtime and a layup the next possession, Chris Duarte scored 27 points, and the undermanned Indiana Pacers beat Stephen Cur...JANUARY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Receives first start of season Bitadze will start in Thursday's contest against the Warriors, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact Bitadze will start at center Thursday in place of Domantas Sabonis (ankle) and Myles Turner (foot). Expect the center to receive an abundance of minutes, with Oshae Brissett set to fill in off the bench.
JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Massive game off bench Bitadze erupted for 17 points (7-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two blocks and two assists across 25 minutes Monday in the Pacers' 139-133 loss to the Clippers.
Impact With Myles Turner (foot) sidelined, Torrey Craig entered the starting five at power forward while Domantas Sabonis shifted over to center, but Bitadze was the major beneficiary of Turner's absence. The third-year player entered the rotation as Sabonis' primary backup and saw a few minutes of overlap alongside him, turning in his best line of the season in the process. Bitadze has shown the ability to put up strong per-minute production on the few occasions during his young career that he's received playing time, so he could be someone to take a look at in deeper leagues with Turner set to miss at least the next two weeks. The 22-year-old won't be guaranteed to consistently get 25 minutes while Turner is out, however, as head coach Rick Carlisle could favor Oshae Brissett as more of a small-ball backup to Sabonis depending on the matchup.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
As Pacers struggles continue, can Chris Duarte and Goga Bitadze assert themselves? A pair of players who could be a part of the team’s future showed what they can contribute to a Pacers team struggling to find any consisten...
JANUARY 18, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM
Batum scores season-high 32, Clippers beat Pacers 139-133
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Assigned to Mad Ants Bitadze was assigned to the G League's Fort Wayne Mad Ants on Saturday, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact Bitadze was available for each of the last two games, but he totaled just six minutes across those appearances. He'll be active for Saturday's G League game against Westchester and should see increased run with the Mad Ants.
JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
