Bryant took on the backup center role in the absence of small-ball five Obi Toppin (ankle), providing decent production in the form of a season-high 12 points in just 19 minutes off the bench Friday.

Bryant logged 22 points (), eight boards, two steals and an assist across 28 minutes of play in Wednesday's win over the Bulls. With Myles Turner (illness) sidelined, Bryant got his first start of the ...