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Total blocks Games played [d] Blocks per game average [e] 1 Hakeem Olajuwon * C: Houston Rockets (1984–2001) Toronto Raptors (2001–2002) 3,830 1,238 3.09 2 Dikembe Mutombo * C Denver Nuggets (1991–1996) Atlanta Hawks (1996–2001) Philadelphia 76ers (2001–2002) New Jersey Nets (2002–2003) New York Knicks (2003–2004) Houston Rockets ...
Mark Eaton holds the all-time records for total blocks (456) and blocks per game (5.56) in a season; both achieved in the 1984–85 season. [2] Manute Bol holds the rookie records for total blocks and blocks per game when he had 397 and averaged 5.0 in the 1985–86 season. [2] Among active players, Hassan Whiteside had the highest season block ...
Total blocks Games played [4] Blocks per game average [5] 1 Tim Duncan * PF/C: San Antonio Spurs (1998–1999, 2001–2016) 568 251 2.26 2 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar * [6] C Milwaukee Bucks (1970 –1973) [7] Milwaukee Bucks Los Angeles Lakers (1977–1989) 476 196 2.43 3 Hakeem Olajuwon * [8] C Houston Rockets (1985–1991, 1993–1999) Toronto ...
A chase-down block occurs when a player pursues an opposing player who had run ahead of the defense (as in a fast break), and then blocks their shot attempt. Often, the block involves hitting the ball into the backboard as the opponent tries to complete a lay-up. One of the most recognized chase-down blocks is Detroit Pistons' Tayshaun Prince's ...
The Cavaliers entered Sunday's game sporting the NBA's best offense (123.4 points per game) and most accurate shooting team – both from the field (52.1% FG) and beyond the arc (41.8% 3FG).
Every year, the National Basketball Association (NBA) awards titles to various leaders in the five basketball statistical categories—points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocked shots. Both the scoring title and the assists title were recognized in the 1946–47 season are also recognized, when the league played its first season.
A center, Bol is considered among the best shot-blockers in the history of the sport and is the only NBA player to retire with more career blocked shots than points scored. As of March 2024, he ranked second in NBA history in blocked shots per game and 16th in total blocked shots.
Did 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 JaVale McGee ^ Washington Wizards: March 15, 2011: Chicago Bulls: 79–98 ...