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List of NBA single-game blocks leaders

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This is a complete list of National Basketball Association players who have blocked 10 or more shots in a game.

48 players have blocked 10 or more shots in a game. It has occurred 163 times (including the playoffs) in NBA history. Mark Eaton accomplished the feat more times than anyone else in league history (19), followed by Manute Bol (18). Eaton, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Andrew Bynum are the only players to block 10 or more shots in a playoff game, with Bynum being the only player to do so with a victory.

The NBA did not record blocked shots until the 1973–74 season.

Lost in that game
BlocksPlayerTeamDateOpponentScoreMinutes playedPointsReboundsAssistsTriple-doubleLed the league in blocksNotesRef.
17Los Angeles LakersPortland Trail Blazers111–984812162YesYes11 blocks in a half, setting the NBA record. 6 blocks in one quarter; 5 blocks in the other quarter.
15Washington BulletsAtlanta Hawks111–10343440NoYesRookie single-game record.
15(2)Washington BulletsIndiana Pacers100–944710191YesNo8 blocks in the fourth quarter, tying the NBA record. 10 blocks in the second half.
15*Orlando MagicNew Jersey Nets87–853624283YesNo20–20–15. 7 blocks in the first half. 5 blocks in the third quarter. 3 blocks in the fourth quarter, all three of which came in the last 7:15 of the game on shots by Armen Gilliam. O'Neal had "a slight cold".
14(2)Los Angeles LakersDetroit Pistons94–924818132YesYes
14(3)Los Angeles LakersHouston Rockets106–93459182NoYesSmith broke a bone in his cheek on a collision in the first quarter, but stayed in the game.
14Utah JazzPortland Trail Blazers127–1224112203YesYes9 blocks in first half. Eaton shot 1–12 from the field, prompting teammate Darrell Griffith to say, "It was a quadruple-double – points, blocks, rebounds and bricks."
14(2)Utah JazzSan Antonio Spurs107–9341891NoNo6 blocks in both the second and fourth quarters.
13San Antonio SpursGolden State Warriors131–12628990NoYes11 blocks in the second half, tying the NBA record. The Spurs combined for 20 blocks.
13(3)Utah JazzPortland Trail Blazers97–101411692NoNo9 blocks in the first half. Rookie.
13New Jersey NetsPhiladelphia 76ers112–119411782NoNoThe Nets combined for 19 blocks.
13*Houston RocketsChicago Bulls115–1124928185YesNoOvertime. Rookie. The Rockets combined for 19 blocks.
13(3)Golden State WarriorsNew Jersey Nets128–109332110NoNo8 blocks in the first half.
13Dallas MavericksPortland Trail Blazers91–993822220YesNo20–20–10. Did not start game. Quarterly blocks of 5, 2, 1 and 5.
12*Chicago BullsAtlanta Hawks120–11545221413YesNoFirst quadruple-double in NBA history. Overtime. First game of season, and Thurmond's debut with the Chicago Bulls.
12(2)New Jersey NetsNew Orleans Jazz114–1173717131YesYes9 blocks in the second half.
12Atlanta HawksPortland Trail Blazers106–832711130YesNoDid not start game.
12(4)Utah JazzDenver Nuggets136–1433512146YesNoDid not start game. Rookie.
12(5)Utah JazzDallas Mavericks118–10330662NoYes6 blocks in third quarter.
12(6)Utah JazzDallas Mavericks103–96459152NoYes
12(4)Washington BulletsMilwaukee Bucks110–108481891NoYesRookie. 8 blocks in the first quarter, setting the NBA record, and 11 blocks in the first half, tying the NBA record. Overtime.
12(7)Utah JazzPortland Trail Blazers119–1103815202YesYes
12(5)Washington BulletsCleveland Cavaliers94–8523631NoNoDid not start game. 8 blocks in the second half.
12*Houston RocketsSeattle SuperSonics127–1365338176YesNoFive-by-five (7 steals). Double overtime.
12(6)Washington BulletsBoston Celtics106–103436170NoNo
12(7)Golden State WarriorsSan Antonio Spurs118–10730760NoYesDid not start game.
12* (2)Houston RocketsUtah Jazz100–924224212YesYes20–20–10. 6 blocks in the second quarter.
12*San Antonio SpursMinnesota Timberwolves105–953624122YesNoRookie.
12*Denver NuggetsLos Angeles Clippers94–834316212YesNo
12(2)New Jersey NetsToronto Raptors107–953711102YesNo6 blocks in the first quarter; 8 blocks in the first half.
12*Charlotte HornetsNew Jersey Nets113–100411892NoNoFouled out.
12Toronto RaptorsAtlanta Hawks112–86281382NoNoDid not start game. The Raptors combined for 23 blocks, an NBA record at the time. Clark blocked 10 shots in the first half; 5 in both the first and second quarters. Did not commit a personal foul; holds the NBA record for most blocks in a game without a personal foul.
12^Washington WizardsChicago Bulls79–9839:2211121YesNo7 blocks in the first half.
12Miami HeatChicago Bulls96–8424:3714130YesNoFirst NBA career triple double. Did not start game. 4 blocks in the last 2 minutes of the game.
11(4)Los Angeles LakersGolden State Warriors107–1124025120YesYes
11*Los Angeles LakersDetroit Pistons118–1104629212YesYes20-20-10.
11(3)Golden State WarriorsChicago Bulls94–8429680NoNo
11*Chicago BullsAtlanta Hawks94–86413515YesNo6 blocks in the fourth quarter, most of them at the end of the game to secure the win, and 9 blocks in the second half.
11*Washington BulletsDetroit Pistons124–1084722270YesNo20-20-10. 7 blocks in the first half.
11*Golden State WarriorsCleveland Cavaliers99–944522161YesNo
11* (2)Los Angeles LakersDetroit Pistons103–1054327164YesYesThe Lakers committed 29 turnovers in the loss.
11* (3)Los Angeles LakersKansas City Kings111–1104125153YesYes7 blocks in the second half.
11(2)Atlanta HawksIndiana Pacers117–983610152YesYes
11(8)Utah JazzIndiana Pacers117–119384135NoYes
11* (3)Houston RocketsGolden State Warriors124–1154026127YesNoHouston improved to 18–0 at home with the win.
11(9)Utah JazzGolden State Warriors118–103389110NoYes
11Utah JazzPhiladelphia 76ers102–95436122NoNo
11Cleveland CavaliersNew York Knicks104–96362464NoNo
11Utah JazzSan Antonio Spurs115–91377173NoNo
11(8)Golden State WarriorsPhiladelphia 76ers112–11321240NoYes
11* (2)San Antonio SpursCharlotte Hornets118–1073527153YesNoRookie.
11* (4)Houston RocketsGolden State Warriors129–1094029189YesYesNear quadruple-double, originally credited as one but one assist was officially discredited. Five-by-five (5 steals).
11* (5)Houston RocketsMilwaukee Bucks120–9440181610YesYesThird quadruple-double in NBA history.
11* (6)Houston RocketsOrlando Magic128–1265024164YesYesOvertime.
11* (3)San Antonio SpursSacramento Kings104–883527132YesNo
11* (4)San Antonio SpursUtah Jazz112–923922185YesNo
11* (5)San Antonio SpursPortland Trail Blazers95–884523143YesYes
11* (2)Denver NuggetsPortland Trail Blazers112–1013917131YesYes
11* (3)Denver NuggetsLos Angeles Clippers91–923311160YesYes
11* (4)Denver NuggetsSeattle SuperSonics104–903613132YesYes
11* (5)Denver NuggetsDallas Mavericks115–1074612142YesYes
11(3)New Jersey NetsWashington Bullets92–1004119173YesNo
11(4)New Jersey NetsBoston Celtics101–1004217154YesYes
11(5)New Jersey NetsIndiana Pacers100–1043714140YesYes
11Utah JazzPhiladelphia 76ers98–9549394NoNoOvertime.
11Toronto RaptorsNew Jersey Nets96–924315122YesYes
11* (6)Atlanta HawksNew Jersey Nets103–863821131YesNo
11(2)Denver NuggetsUtah Jazz120–10943:448241NoYes
11Oklahoma City ThunderDenver Nuggets124–11840:4114150YesYes10 blocks in regulation, 8 blocks in the second half, and 1 in overtime.
11Indiana PacersNew Orleans Hornets115–10736:2710111YesNo9 blocks in regulation, 2 in overtime.
11Chicago BullsPhiladelphia 76ers93–8245:0023211YesNo20–20–10.
11(2)Miami HeatDenver Nuggets98–9538:3219172YesYes
10* (4)Milwaukee BucksDetroit Pistons123–1155319165YesNoOvertime.
10(5)Los Angeles LakersKansas City-Omaha Kings123–1074414103YesYes
10(6)Los Angeles LakersCleveland Cavaliers100–1015310172YesYesOvertime.
10(7)Los Angeles LakersGolden State Warriors111–95427227NoNo
10Philadelphia 76ersAtlanta Hawks114–10320451NoNoAll ten blocks in the second half. Did not start game. Rookie.
10* (5)Los Angeles LakersAtlanta Hawks116–1134939235YesYes20-20-10. Overtime.
10(4)Golden State WarriorsSeattle SuperSonics130–115261061NoNoDid not start game. 6 blocks in the second quarter. Fouled out.
10(5)New Jersey NetsAtlanta Hawks110–113357123NoYesOvertime.
10New Orleans JazzPhoenix Suns114–1073410144YesNo8 blocks in second half.
10(2)New York KnicksAtlanta Hawks102–114311260NoNo
10* (6)Los Angeles LakersAtlanta Hawks108–1023928152YesYes
10(6)New Jersey NetsIndiana Pacers114–109368113NoNo
10(3)Atlanta HawksBoston Celtics88–87395232NoNo
10Utah JazzChicago Bulls98–118401652NoNo
10Detroit PistonsIndiana Pacers96–1003825131YesNo
10* (7)Los Angeles LakersDetroit Pistons123–1113519100YesNo
10(4)Atlanta HawksChicago Bulls116–1244114150YesYes7 blocks in the first half. Double overtime. The Hawks combined for 18 blocks.
10(5)Atlanta HawksNew Jersey Nets102–96391391NoYes
10(6)Atlanta HawksCleveland Cavaliers95–8235691NoYes8 blocks in the first half.
10(7)Atlanta HawksChicago Bulls103–903615112YesNo
10Utah JazzSan Diego Clippers117–115371591NoYes
10(8)Atlanta HawksWashington Bullets94–8938250NoNo
10Utah JazzChicago Bulls117–95337122NoYes
10Utah JazzKansas City Kings110–106316102NoYesFouled out. Accounted for all of his team's blocks.
10Utah JazzSan Antonio Spurs136–1243412110YesYes
10Utah JazzDallas Mavericks121–1094212201YesYes6 blocks in third quarter.
10* (2)San Antonio SpursGolden State Warriors114–1093725131YesNoOvertime.
10Utah JazzPortland Trail Blazers106–1263617102YesYes
10Utah JazzHouston Rockets94–96408100NoYes5 blocks in the first quarter, and 7 blocks in the first half.
10(9)Washington BulletsPhoenix Suns97–10937271NoYesRookie.
10Washington BulletsLos Angeles Clippers96–94388130NoYesRookie. Bol accounted for all of his team's blocks.
10Utah JazzPhoenix Suns105–97409132NoNo
10Washington BulletsIndiana Pacers87–10030050NoYesRookie.
10(2)Phoenix SunsPhiladelphia 76ers114–1224017115YesNoFouled out.
10Washington BulletsGolden State Warriors115–91156100NoNoDid not start game.
10Los Angeles ClippersMilwaukee Bucks88–97351283NoNo
10* (7)Houston RocketsSan Antonio Spurs116–1174238104YesNo
10Golden State WarriorsPortland Trail Blazers107–100343100NoYesDid not start game.
10Golden State WarriorsSan Antonio Spurs123–11329380NoYesDid not start game.
10Denver NuggetsMiami Heat109–83256131NoNo
10Golden State WarriorsLos Angeles Clippers143–13832250NoYesOvertime. Did not start game.
10Golden State WarriorsUtah Jazz112–12627850NoYesDid not start game.
10(2)Los Angeles ClippersSan Antonio Spurs109–1064425103YesNo
10* (8)Houston RocketsOrlando Magic109–944332252YesYes20–20–10.
10* (6)San Antonio SpursLos Angeles Lakers114–1154123162YesNoRookie. Overtime.
10Washington BulletsOrlando Magic132–128492132NoNoDouble overtime.
10Golden State WarriorsLos Angeles Clippers112–10918041NoNoDid not start game. 7 blocks in a quarter. Block with 35 seconds left helped secure the win.
10* (9)Houston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers100–1044311111YesYes
10* (7)San Antonio SpursOrlando Magic117–1114143123YesNo40–10–10.
10Seattle SuperSonicsLos Angeles Lakers96–105402083NoNo
10Philadelphia 76ersSacramento Kings81–9830380NoNoDid not start game.
10* (7)Denver NuggetsOrlando Magic89–82421381NoNoRookie.
10* (8)San Antonio SpursMilwaukee Bucks104–98432995NoNo
10*Houston RocketsPortland Trail Blazers101–103444093NoYesOvertime. Fouled out.
10* (8)Denver NuggetsGolden State Warriors99–884021162YesNo
10* (9)San Antonio SpursMinnesota Timberwolves110–954143111YesNo40-10-10.
10* (9)Denver NuggetsUtah Jazz107–98351393NoYes
10*San Antonio SpursDetroit Pistons115–9643341010YesNoFourth quadruple-double in NBA history.
10*Denver NuggetsCleveland Cavaliers104–1014718181YesYes
10*Denver NuggetsMinnesota Timberwolves109–1054622162YesYes
10*Houston RocketsVancouver Grizzlies100–893815143YesNo
10(6)New Jersey NetsPhoenix Suns88–98338124NoNo
10*Houston RocketsDallas Mavericks112–1113231136YesNo
10(7)New Jersey NetsBoston Celtics106–1123217130YesNo
10(8)New Jersey NetsOrlando Magic82–86286100NoYes
10(9)New Jersey NetsDallas Mavericks114–91258120NoYes
10Dallas MavericksLos Angeles Lakers92–102261290NoYes6 blocks in the third quarter; 8 blocks in the second half.
10(3)Toronto RaptorsPhiladelphia 76ers78–1073013111YesYesLast game of season.
10*Philadelphia 76ersChicago Bulls93–763916190YesNo8 blocks in the third quarter, tying the NBA record, and 9 blocks in the second half.
10*Detroit PistonsMilwaukee Bucks82–893910171YesYes
10* (2)Detroit PistonsMiami Heat79–684312191YesNo
10Indiana PacersToronto Raptors101–984318103YesNo
10*New York KnicksNew Jersey Nets85–9542450NoNo
10Seattle SuperSonicsCleveland Cavaliers96–10417200NoNoOne of only three players to have ten or more blocks without committing a personal foul.
10Phoenix SunsUtah Jazz92–96392061NoNo6 blocks in the first quarter; 7 blocks in the first half.
10Atlanta HawksDallas Mavericks68–9034974NoNoAt 19 years and 13 days old, the rookie Smith became the youngest player to record 10 or more blocks. Did not commit a personal foul, one of only three players to have ten or more blocks in a game without committing a personal foul.
10Utah JazzSacramento Kings89–9139:4915143YesNo
10Charlotte BobcatsNew York Knicks126–11041:392091NoNo
10(4)Denver NuggetsMilwaukee Bucks125–10530:1210115YesYes
10*Orlando MagicOklahoma City Thunder109–9238:0630193YesYes7 blocks in the first half.
10† (2)Oklahoma City ThunderDallas Mavericks95–8639:594111NoYes
10† (3)Oklahoma City ThunderSacramento Kings101–10630:26690NoYes
10Los Angeles LakersDenver Nuggets103–8835:3210130YesNo
10^Milwaukee BucksMinnesota Timberwolves85–9532:0810121YesNo
10(3)Miami HeatMinnesota Timberwolves91–10333:4922140YesYes
10(4)Miami HeatCharlotte Hornets98–9527:0210100YesYesDid not start game.
10^New Orleans PelicansUtah Jazz99–1164025113YesYes
10(5)Portland Trail BlazersChicago Bulls107–10329:588151NoNoNew franchise record in blocks.
10^Atlanta HawksMinnesota Timberwolves116–9830:0713190YesNo
10^San Antonio SpursToronto Raptors122–9928:5927145YesYes
10^ (2)San Antonio SpursPortland Trail Blazers114–9429:453073NoYes

Notes

References

  • Sporting News, The (2005). 2005–06 Official NBA Guide.

References

  1. "2025 Hall of Fame Candidates".
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