Horace Grant

Cross-checked official NBA, Bulls, Magic, and Lakers histories, championship retrospectives, Orlando's 1995 series archive, career-peak records, and verified archived box scores. The order centers Grant's decisive two-way moments in the first three-peat and his emotional Orlando breakthrough, then preserves his individual peak and fourth-title veteran role.

1. #1. After initiating the possession that produced John Paxson's go-ahead three, Grant blocked Kevin Johnson's final attempt at the buzzer as Chicago won 99–98 at Phoenix in 1993 Finals Game 6, sealing the franchise's third straight championship. Bulls: Grant's title-sealing block in the 1993 Finals · NBA official Bulls–Suns Finals Game 6 box score
2. #2. Grant erupted for 24 points on 10-of-13 shooting with 11 rebounds, two assists, and a block as Orlando beat his former Bulls 103–95 in the pivotal 1995 conference-semifinal Game 5, moving within one win of ending Chicago's reign. Magic: Grant becomes the hero of 1995 Games 5 and 6 · NBA official Bulls–Magic Game 5 box score
3. #3. Grant scored 22 points on 9-of-11 shooting and collected 11 rebounds, three assists, and a steal as Chicago won 104–96 at Los Angeles in 1991 Finals Game 4, taking command of the series that delivered its first championship. NBA season review: Grant and the complete 1991 championship team · NBA official Bulls–Lakers Finals Game 4 box score
4. #4. Grant established career highs of 30 points and 20 rebounds—including 11 offensive boards—while adding two blocks and a steal as Chicago won 95–84 at Indiana during the third championship season. Bulls: Grant's career-high 30-point, 20-rebound game · NBA official Bulls–Pacers box score
5. #5. Grant started the 2001 Finals clincher and contributed six points, six rebounds, a steal, and a block without a turnover as the Lakers won 108–96 at Philadelphia, earning his fourth championship eight years after Chicago's three-peat. Lakers season history: Grant's defensive and rebounding role in the 2001 title · NBA official Lakers–76ers Finals Game 5 box score

Reviewed through 2026-07-18