Bitadze has now recorded a double-double in three of his previous four games despite pairing with Wendell Carter Jr. in the frontcourt. He led all Magic starters in points. Bitadze has continued to show his value as a streaming option while the the Magic's two star players are on the mend.
Isaac is back after a three-game absence and will start, replacing Goga Bitadze. While Bitadze should remain in the rotation, the move to a bench role does cut into his fantasy value. As for Isaac, if he can play 20 minutes without issue, there's a good chance he puts up solid defensive numbers.
With Paolo Banchero already sidelined with a torn oblique muscle, the Magic lost Franz Wagner to the same injury on Saturday. Da Silva moves into the starting lineup but remains a risky streaming play due to his lack of scoring. Also, Anthony Black, Cole Anthony, and even Jett Howard will have more opportunities to produce for the shorthanded Magic.
Bitadze was back in the starting lineup after missing Tuesday's loss to the Knicks. He shot the ball well and recorded one steal and a blocked shot, but the final stat line was underwhelming. Wendell Carter Jr. was even worse, finishing with two points, six rebounds, two assists, and one blocked shot in 32 minutes. Bitadze's fantasy value takes a hit when he isn't the lone big on the floor, but the lineup doesn't appear likely to change anytime soon.
Bitadze was initially a game-time decision but has been ruled in for Wednesday and will continue to start alongside Wendell Carter Jr. in the frontcourt. Tristan da Silva will return to the bench in the aftermath.