Goga Bitadze has posted 0.9 steals per game this year, placing him among the best players in the league in this category: 77th percentile.Compared to last year's 14.1 clip, Goga Bitadze's playing time has surged this year to 21.3 minutes per game.The Orlando Magic have played at the 4th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games.The Orlando Magic will likely see a spike in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the quickest pace away team in the league this year (the Wizards).Goga Bitadze will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium tends to increase player performance for all stats.
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