Mere weeks after signing a two way contract with Indiana Pacers, Ghana Center Amida Brimah is on the verge of competing in the NBA Playoffs.
Indiana Pacers could progress to the playoffs should the team win two games in the Play In Tournament; the team ranks 10th in the Eastern Conference and secured the final ticket to the Play In competition.
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)
Pacers are in line to play ninth seed Washington Wizards in the Play In Tournament; a win sets them up against the loser of the seventh and eighth seeded teams presently occupied by Boston Celtics and Charlotte Hornets respectively.
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 Pacers play Toronto Raptors at 17:00 GMT today in the final Regular Season game and could rest multiple starters paving the way for Brimah to play after a lengthy period of inactivity.
The 6 foot 10 defender was as an emergency signing following a slew of injuries that hit several Pacers front court players. However, the likes of Domantas Sabonis and Goga Bitadze have returned from injury forcing to miss out on games.
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)
He had a bright start after signing his contract registering seven points, four rebounds, two blocks and an assist in 12 minutes against Oklahoma City Thunder.
