Indiana Pacers and Ghana Center Amida Brimah’s campaign in the 2020-2021 season has come to an end after losing to Washington Wizards earlier today. (Click highlighted text to watch video)

Wizards beat Pacers 142-115 in the Play In Tournament that had Wizards progress to the NBA Playoffs via the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference.

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 loss ends Brimah’s debut season in the NBA after signing to play for Indiana a month ago via a two way contract. Earlier this season, the 6 foot 10 inch Center played for Fort Wayne Mad Ants in the NBA Gatorade League.

In his final appearance of the season, Brimah came off the bench and delivered three points, two rebounds and a blocked shot in five minutes. (Click highlighted text to watch video)

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 former University of Connecticut and Partizan Belgrade defender was productive in his limited time on the court as a replacement for Myles Turner whose season was cut short due to a foot injury.

In five regular season games, he averaged 2.6 points, 1.0 blocks and 1.6 rebounds in 5.8 minutes.

By Yaw Adjei-Mintah

@YawMintYM on Twitter

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