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The absolute pillar of Georgia s inside team! Is the role of the Magic inside team really very critical?

2:17am, 8 September 2025【Basketball】

In the previous 1/8 match of the Men's Basketball European Championship, Georgia defeated the favorite French team 80-70, causing a big upset. After this game, Georgia successfully entered the quarterfinals, and they will compete with Finnish team, which defeated Serbia, for a place in the semi-finals; while the French team was eliminated.

In this game, Georgia's starting center Goga Bitadze's overall condition was not particularly outstanding, but he also played the role he should play. Bitaze played 25 minutes and 20 seconds in the game, made 2 of 5 shots, 0 of 1 from outside the three-point line, and 4 of 4 free throws, scoring 8 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 block, and 2 turnovers and 2 fouls. The plus and negative value reached the highest +14 in the game. Bitaze did not get too many outs on the offensive end, and he couldn't get too many points in this situation. However, Bitaze still showed quite good passing ability and support ability, and he also provided certain help and support to the team on the offensive end. Not only that, Bitaze's performance on the defensive end is also remarkable. He also showed his strong inside defense ability and played a key role in the team on the defensive end. The plus or negative value of +14 can also show that the situation of the team is also very good when Bitaze is on the court, which is also a key factor in the team's victory.

Since the start of the European Championship, Bitaze has played 5 games in the first 6 games, averaging 26.7 minutes per game, averaging 16.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.8 blocks, and 2.2 turnovers and 3.2 fouls. His shooting percentage is 56.6%, three-point shooting percentage is 35%, free throw shooting percentage is 66.7%, and his plus-negative value is +9.2. Bitaze has maintained a stable offensive efficiency on the offensive end. He also has certain threats outside the three-point line. He is a very excellent inside defender on the defensive end. Bitaze's role in Georgia is also visible to the naked eye. He is indeed able to play a decisive role in both offense and defense when on the court, and he is also an indispensable key figure in stealing.

Bitazer was born in July 1999. He is 26 years old, 208cm tall and weighs 113kg. He is the inside player selected by the Indiana Pacers in the 18th pick in the first round in the 2019 NBA Draft. Bitaze is a reliable inside defender in the NBA field. He can also play a certain role in the offensive end. He is also a player with very comprehensive abilities. Bitaze was able to show his value during the European Championships, and it seems that his characteristics can be fully demonstrated in the FIBA ​​arena. Next, we can also continue to see if the Georgian team can go further with the help of Bitaze.