List of National Basketball Association single-game blocks leaders
Introduction This is a complete list of National Basketball Association players who have blocked 10 or more shots in a game.44 players have blocked 10 or more shots in a game. It has occurred 160 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.+Key^Active NBA player*Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame†Not yet eligible for Hall of Fame consideration§1st time eligible for Hall of Fame in 2024Occurred in playoff competitionLost in that game+Single-game leadersBlocksPlayerTeamDateOpponentScoreMinutes 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 Pistons94–924818132YesYes14 (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 Mavericks103–96459152NoYes12 (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 Blazers119–1103815202YesYes12 (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 Celtics106–103436170NoNo12 (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 Clippers94–834316212YesNo12 (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 Warriors107–1124025120YesYes11*Los Angeles LakersDetroit Pistons118–1104629212YesYes20-20-10.11 (3)Golden State WarriorsChicago Bulls94–8429680NoNo11*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 Cavaliers99–944522161YesNo11* (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 Pacers117–983610152YesYes11 (8)Utah JazzIndiana Pacers117–119384135NoYes11* (3)Houston RocketsGolden State Warriors124–1154026127YesNoHouston improved to 18–0 at home with the win.11 (9)Utah JazzGolden State Warriors118–103389110NoYes11 Utah JazzPhiladelphia 76ers102–95436122NoNo11Cleveland CavaliersNew York Knicks104–96362464NoNo11 Utah JazzSan Antonio Spurs115–91377173NoNo11 (8)Golden State WarriorsPhiladelphia 76ers112–11321240NoYes11* (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 Kings104–883527132YesNo11* (4)San Antonio SpursUtah Jazz112–923922185YesNo11* (5)San Antonio SpursPortland Trail Blazers95–884523143YesYes11* (2)Denver NuggetsPortland Trail Blazers112–1013917131YesYes11* (3)Denver NuggetsLos Angeles Clippers91–923311160YesYes11* (4)Denver NuggetsSeattle SuperSonics104–903613132YesYes11* (5)Denver NuggetsDallas Mavericks115–1074612142YesYes11 (3)New Jersey NetsWashington Bullets92–1004119173YesNo11 (4)New Jersey NetsBoston Celtics101–1004217154YesYes11 (5)New Jersey NetsIndiana Pacers100–1043714140YesYes11Utah JazzPhiladelphia 76ers98–9549394NoNoOvertime.11Toronto RaptorsNew Jersey Nets96–924315122YesYes11* (6)Atlanta HawksNew Jersey Nets103–863821131YesNo11 (2)Denver NuggetsUtah Jazz120–10943:448241NoYes11†Oklahoma 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.11§Chicago BullsPhiladelphia 76ers93–8245:0023211YesNo20–20–10.11 (2)Miami HeatDenver Nuggets98–9538:3219172YesYes10* (4)Milwaukee BucksDetroit Pistons123–1155319165YesNoOvertime.10 (5)Los Angeles LakersKansas City-Omaha Kings123–1074414103YesYes10 (6)Los Angeles LakersCleveland Cavaliers100–1015310172YesYesOvertime.10 (7)Los Angeles LakersGolden State Warriors111–95427227NoNo10Philadelphia 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 Hawks102–114311260NoNo10* (6)Los Angeles LakersAtlanta Hawks108–1023928152YesYes10 (6)New Jersey NetsIndiana Pacers114–109368113NoNo10 (3)Atlanta HawksBoston Celtics88–87395232NoNo10Utah JazzChicago Bulls98–118401652NoNo10Detroit PistonsIndiana Pacers96–1003825131YesNo10* (7)Los Angeles LakersDetroit Pistons123–1113519100YesNo10 (4)Atlanta HawksChicago Bulls116–1244114150YesYes7 blocks in the first half. Double overtime. The Hawks combined for 18 blocks.10 (5)Atlanta HawksNew Jersey Nets102–96391391NoYes10 (6)Atlanta HawksCleveland Cavaliers95–8235691NoYes8 blocks in the first half.10 (7)Atlanta HawksChicago Bulls103–903615112YesNo10 Utah JazzSan Diego Clippers117–115371591NoYes10 (8)Atlanta HawksWashington Bullets94–8938250NoNo10 Utah JazzChicago Bulls117–95337122NoYes10 Utah JazzKansas City Kings110–106316102NoYesFouled out. Accounted for all of his team's blocks.10 Utah JazzSan Antonio Spurs136–1243412110YesYes10 Utah JazzDallas Mavericks121–1094212201YesYes6 blocks in third quarter.10* (2)San Antonio SpursGolden State Warriors114–1093725131YesNoOvertime.10 Utah JazzPortland Trail Blazers106–1263617102YesYes10 Utah JazzHouston Rockets94–96408100NoYes5 blocks in the first quarter, and 7 blocks in the first half.10 (9)Washington BulletsPhoenix Suns97–10937271NoYesRookie.10 Washington BulletsLos Angeles Clippers96–94388130NoYesRookie. Bol accounted for all of his team's blocks.10 Utah JazzPhoenix Suns105–97409132NoNo10 Washington BulletsIndiana Pacers87–10030050NoYesRookie.10 (2)Phoenix SunsPhiladelphia 76ers114–1224017115YesNoFouled out.10 Washington BulletsGolden State Warriors115–91156100NoNoDid not start game.10Los Angeles ClippersMilwaukee Bucks88–97351283NoNo10* (7)Houston RocketsSan Antonio Spurs116–1174238104YesNo10 Golden State WarriorsPortland Trail Blazers107–100343100NoYesDid not start game.10 Golden State WarriorsSan Antonio Spurs123–11329380NoYesDid not start game.10Denver NuggetsMiami Heat109–83256131NoNo10 Golden State WarriorsLos Angeles Clippers143–13832250NoYesOvertime. Did not start game.10 Golden State WarriorsUtah Jazz112–12627850NoYesDid not start game.10 (2)Los Angeles ClippersSan Antonio Spurs109–1064425103YesNo10* (8)Houston RocketsOrlando Magic109–944332252YesYes20–20–10.10* (6)San Antonio SpursLos Angeles Lakers114–1154123162YesNoRookie. Overtime.10Washington BulletsOrlando Magic132–128492132NoNoDouble overtime.10 Golden 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 Lakers100–1044311111YesYes10* (7)San Antonio SpursOrlando Magic117–1114143123YesNo40–10–10.10Seattle SuperSonicsLos Angeles Lakers96–105402083NoNo10 Philadelphia 76ersSacramento Kings81–9830380NoNoDid not start game.10* (7)Denver NuggetsOrlando Magic89–82421381NoNoRookie.10* (8)San Antonio SpursMilwaukee Bucks104–98432995NoNo10* Houston RocketsPortland Trail Blazers101–103444093NoYesOvertime. Fouled out.10* (8)Denver NuggetsGolden State Warriors99–884021162YesNo10* (9)San Antonio SpursMinnesota Timberwolves110–954143111YesNo40-10-10.10* (9)Denver NuggetsUtah Jazz107–98351393NoYes10* San Antonio SpursDetroit Pistons115–9643341010YesNoFourth quadruple-double in NBA history.10* Denver NuggetsCleveland Cavaliers104–1014718181YesYes10* Denver NuggetsMinnesota Timberwolves109–1054622162YesYes10* Houston RocketsVancouver Grizzlies100–893815143YesNo10 (6)New Jersey NetsPhoenix Suns88–98338124NoNo10* Houston RocketsDallas Mavericks112–1113231136YesNo10 (7)New Jersey NetsBoston Celtics106–1123217130YesNo10 (8)New Jersey NetsOrlando Magic82–86286100NoYes10 (9)New Jersey NetsDallas Mavericks114–91258120NoYes10 Dallas 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 Bucks82–893910171YesYes10* (2)Detroit PistonsMiami Heat79–684312191YesNo10Indiana PacersToronto Raptors101–984318103YesNo10* New York KnicksNew Jersey Nets85–9542450NoNo10Seattle 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 Kings89–9139:4915143YesNo10Charlotte BobcatsNew York Knicks126–11041:392091NoNo10 (4)Denver NuggetsMilwaukee Bucks125–10530:1210115YesYes10†Orlando MagicOklahoma City Thunder109–9238:0630193YesYes7 blocks in the first half.10† (2)Oklahoma City ThunderDallas Mavericks95–8639:594111NoYes10† (3)Oklahoma City ThunderSacramento Kings101–10630:26690NoYes10Los Angeles LakersDenver Nuggets103–8835:3210130YesNo10^Milwaukee BucksMinnesota Timberwolves85–9532:0810121YesNo10 (3)Miami HeatMinnesota Timberwolves91–10333:4922140YesYes10 (4)Miami HeatCharlotte Hornets98–9527:0210100YesYesDid not start game.10^New Orleans PelicansUtah Jazz99–1164025113YesYes10 (5)Portland Trail BlazersChicago Bulls107–10329:588151NoNoNew franchise record in blocks.10^Atlanta HawksMinnesota Timberwolves116-9830:0713190YesNo10^San Antonio SpursToronto Raptors122–9928:5927145YesTBD
See also *NBA records*List of NCAA Division I men's basketball players with 13 or more blocks in a game*
References
Notes *Sporting News, The (2005). ''2005–06 Official NBA Guide''.