With Wendell Carter sidelined, Goga Bitadze has again emerged as a key player giving the team some needed rebounding, rim protection and interior presence. While Carter has played well this season, it is undoubted that Bitadze has boosted the team nad helped them find stability at this critical juncture of the season.

The Magic also introduced their new City Edition "Kingdom on the Rise" jerseys. The jerseys have been widely lauded. But undoubtedly, they continue to bring a wave of nostalgia and an eagerness to see the team refresh its brand.

0:00 Intro

5:15 Goga Batadze's Impact

10:21 Team's Depth and Challenges

15:27 Jonathan Isaac's Progress

20:35 Team's Recent Performance

25:10 City Edition Jerseys

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