INDIANAPOLIS, IN - APRIL 27: Amida Brimah #37 of the Indiana Pacers shoots the ball during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on April 27, 2021 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)
Ghana Center Amida Brimah hasn’t been active in recent games for Indiana Pacers after an encouraging run of games in the aftermath of signing a two way contract with the NBA team.
Brimah was inactive for the Pacers in a loss to Washingto Wizards earlier this week and played just three minutes in a 93-104 Pacers loss to Sacramento Kings earlier today.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – MAY 1: Amida Brimah #37 of the Indiana Pacers arrives before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on May 1, 2021 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)
The 6 foot 10 inch defender recorded a rebound in his limited time on the court off the bench; the loss increases pressure on under first year Head Coach Nate Bjorkgren.
Pacers Head Coach Bjorkgren
Amida had a decent run of games where he cracked the double digit mark in minutes played and had season highs in points and rebounds. He also registered his first ever assist in the NBA with all coming in the contest against Oklahoma City Thunder.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – APRIL 27: Amida Brimah #37 of the Indiana Pacers shoots the ball during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on April 27, 2021 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)
The Pacers are in action in the wee hours of Friday, May 7 at 12:00 AM against the surging Atlanta Hawks who have won three games on the bounce.
