Best Game of 2019
Nov. 9 vs. Wizards: 13 points, 5/5 FGs, 2/2 3FGs
Jerian Grant had only one game where he eclipsed 10 points the entire season. Scoring is not his main role and he rarely played enough to make a huge and measurable offensive impact.
Especially considering the season he had, there were few games and even fewer moments that anyone could point to as a bright spot for Grant. He is usually not a player who stands out anyway.
In the early season win over the Washington Wizards at the Amway Center, Grant started to look like a player who could hold that backup spot and give the Magic the boost they needed.
He hit all five of his shots in scoring 13 points and helping Orlando build a big lead in that game. He was +5 for the Magic in the game. It was hard not to argue he had a positive impact in this game. He was the one who seemed to give the team the boost to build a 20-plus point lead.
The Magic were still figuring out who they were in this game, of course. The starters were still developing a rhythm. It was still a mystery to figure out who the Magic could rely on each night.
Of course, this game previewed some of the problems Grant would have defensively.
Whenever he was matched up with John Wall, Wall’s speed simply overwhelmed Grant. And the Wizards started making their run to make the game close while Grant and the second unit were still on the floor.
That was an all-too-familiar theme for Grant. Even in his good games.