List of NBA single-game blocks leaders

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[a]
Occurred in playoff competition
Lost in that game
Single-game leaders
BlocksPlayerTeamDateOpponentScoreMinutes playedPointsRe­boundsAssistsTriple-doubleLed the league in blocksNotesRef.
17Elmore SmithLos Angeles LakersOctober 28, 1973Portland Trail Blazers111–984812162YesYes11 blocks in a half, setting the NBA record. 6 blocks in one quarter; 5 blocks in the other quarter.
15Manute BolWashington BulletsJanuary 25, 1986Atlanta Hawks111–10343440NoYesRookie single-game record.
15Manute Bol (2)Washington BulletsFebruary 26, 1987Indiana Pacers100–944710191YesNo8 blocks in the fourth quarter, tying the NBA record. 10 blocks in the second half.
15Shaquille O'Neal*Orlando MagicNovember 20, 1993New 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".
14Elmore Smith (2)Los Angeles LakersOctober 26, 1973Detroit Pistons94–924818132YesYes
14Elmore Smith (3)Los Angeles LakersNovember 4, 1973Houston Rockets106–93459182NoYesSmith broke a bone in his cheek on a collision in the first quarter, but stayed in the game.
14Mark EatonUtah JazzJanuary 18, 1985Portland 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."
14Mark Eaton (2)Utah JazzFebruary 18, 1989San Antonio Spurs107–9341891NoNo6 blocks in both the second and fourth quarters.
13George T. JohnsonSan Antonio SpursFebruary 24, 1981Golden State Warriors131–12628990NoYes11 blocks in the second half, tying the NBA record. The Spurs combined for 20 blocks.
13Mark Eaton (3)Utah JazzFebruary 18, 1983Portland Trail Blazers97–101411692NoNo9 blocks in the first half. Rookie.
13Darryl DawkinsNew Jersey NetsNovember 5, 1983Philadelphia 76ers112–119411782NoNoThe Nets combined for 19 blocks.
13Ralph Sampson*Houston RocketsDecember 9, 1983Chicago Bulls115–1124928185YesNoOvertime. Rookie. The Rockets combined for 19 blocks.
13Manute Bol (3)Golden State WarriorsFebruary 2, 1990New Jersey Nets128–109332110NoNo8 blocks in the first half.
13Shawn BradleyDallas MavericksApril 7, 1998Portland Trail Blazers91–993822220YesNo20–20–10. Did not start game. Quarterly blocks of 5, 2, 1 and 5.
12Nate Thurmond*Chicago BullsOctober 18, 1974Atlanta Hawks120–11545221413YesNoFirst quadruple-double in NBA history. Overtime. First game of season, and Thurmond's debut with the Chicago Bulls.
12George T. Johnson (2)New Jersey NetsMarch 21, 1978New Orleans Jazz114–1173717131YesYes9 blocks in the second half.
12Wayne "Tree" RollinsAtlanta HawksFebruary 21, 1979Portland Trail Blazers106–832711130YesNoDid not start game.
12Mark Eaton (4)Utah JazzFebruary 5, 1983Denver Nuggets136–1433512146YesNoDid not start game. Rookie.
12Mark Eaton (5)Utah JazzMarch 17, 1984Dallas Mavericks118–10330662NoYes6 blocks in third quarter.
12Mark Eaton (6)Utah JazzFebruary 26, 1985Dallas Mavericks103–96459152NoYes
12Manute Bol (4)Washington BulletsDecember 12, 1985Milwaukee Bucks110–108481891NoYesRookie. 8 blocks in the first quarter, setting the NBA record, and 11 blocks in the first half, tying the NBA record. Overtime.
12Mark Eaton (7)Utah JazzNovember 1, 1986Portland Trail Blazers119–1103815202YesYes
12Manute Bol (5)Washington BulletsFebruary 5, 1987Cleveland Cavaliers94–8523631NoNoDid not start game. 8 blocks in the second half.
12Hakeem Olajuwon*Houston RocketsMarch 10, 1987Seattle SuperSonics127–1365338176YesNoFive-by-five (7 steals). Double overtime.
12Manute Bol (6)Washington BulletsMarch 26, 1987Boston Celtics106–103436170NoNo
12Manute Bol (7)Golden State WarriorsFebruary 22, 1989San Antonio Spurs118–10730760NoYesDid not start game.
12Hakeem Olajuwon* (2)Houston RocketsNovember 11, 1989Utah Jazz100–924224212YesYes20–20–10. 6 blocks in the second quarter.
12David Robinson*San Antonio SpursFebruary 23, 1990Minnesota Timberwolves105–953624122YesNoRookie.
12Dikembe Mutombo*Denver NuggetsApril 18, 1993Los Angeles Clippers94–834316212YesNo
12Shawn Bradley (2)New Jersey NetsApril 17, 1996Toronto Raptors107–953711102YesNo6 blocks in the first quarter; 8 blocks in the first half.
12Vlade Divac*Charlotte HornetsFebruary 12, 1997New Jersey Nets113–100411892NoNoFouled out.
12Keon ClarkToronto RaptorsMarch 23, 2001Atlanta 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.
12JaVale McGee^Washington WizardsMarch 15, 2011Chicago Bulls79–9839:2211121YesNo7 blocks in the first half.
12Hassan WhitesideMiami HeatJanuary 25, 2015Chicago Bulls96–8424:3714130YesNoFirst NBA career triple double. Did not start game. 4 blocks in the last 2 minutes of the game.
11Elmore Smith (4)Los Angeles LakersApril 15, 1974Golden State Warriors107–1124025120YesYes
11Kareem Abdul-Jabbar*Los Angeles LakersDecember 3, 1975Detroit Pistons118–1104629212YesYes20-20-10.
11George T. Johnson (3)Golden State WarriorsMarch 30, 1976Chicago Bulls94–8429680NoNo
11Artis Gilmore*Chicago BullsDecember 20, 1977Atlanta 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.
11Elvin Hayes*Washington BulletsMarch 3, 1978Detroit Pistons124–1084722270YesNo20-20-10. 7 blocks in the first half.
11Robert Parish*Golden State WarriorsOctober 29, 1978Cleveland Cavaliers99–944522161YesNo
11Kareem Abdul-Jabbar* (2)Los Angeles LakersNovember 28, 1978Detroit Pistons103–1054327164YesYesThe Lakers committed 29 turnovers in the loss.
11Kareem Abdul-Jabbar* (3)Los Angeles LakersNovember 25, 1979Kansas City Kings111–1104125153YesYes7 blocks in the second half.
11Wayne "Tree" Rollins (2)Atlanta HawksNovember 27, 1982Indiana Pacers117–983610152YesYes
11Mark Eaton (8)Utah JazzJanuary 1, 1985Indiana Pacers117–119384135NoYes
11Hakeem Olajuwon* (3)Houston RocketsJanuary 7, 1986Golden State Warriors124–1154026127YesNoHouston improved to 18–0 at home with the win.
11Mark Eaton (9)Utah JazzMarch 17, 1987Golden State Warriors118–103389110NoYes
11Mark Eaton (10)Utah JazzDecember 30, 1988Philadelphia 76ers102–95436122NoNo
11Larry NanceCleveland CavaliersJanuary 7, 1989New York Knicks104–96362464NoNo
11Mark Eaton (11)Utah JazzJanuary 12, 1989San Antonio Spurs115–91377173NoNo
11Manute Bol (8)Golden State WarriorsJanuary 27, 1989Philadelphia 76ers112–11321240NoYes
11David Robinson* (2)San Antonio SpursFebruary 2, 1990Charlotte Hornets118–1073527153YesNoRookie.
11Hakeem Olajuwon* (4)Houston RocketsMarch 3, 1990Golden State Warriors129–1094029189YesYesNear quadruple-double, originally credited as one but one assist was officially discredited. Five-by-five (5 steals).
11Hakeem Olajuwon* (5)Houston RocketsMarch 29, 1990Milwaukee Bucks120–9440181610YesYesThird quadruple-double in NBA history.
11Hakeem Olajuwon* (6)Houston RocketsDecember 20, 1990Orlando Magic128–1265024164YesYesOvertime.
11David Robinson* (3)San Antonio SpursDecember 28, 1990Sacramento Kings104–883527132YesNo
11David Robinson* (4)San Antonio SpursJanuary 12, 1991Utah Jazz112–923922185YesNo
11David Robinson* (5)San Antonio SpursFebruary 4, 1992Portland Trail Blazers95–884523143YesYes
11Dikembe Mutombo* (2)Denver NuggetsNovember 26, 1993Portland Trail Blazers112–1013917131YesYes
11Dikembe Mutombo* (3)Denver NuggetsApril 5, 1994Los Angeles Clippers91–923311160YesYes
11Dikembe Mutombo* (4)Denver NuggetsApril 7, 1994Seattle SuperSonics104–903613132YesYes
11Dikembe Mutombo* (5)Denver NuggetsNovember 8, 1994Dallas Mavericks115–1074612142YesYes
11Shawn Bradley (3)New Jersey NetsMarch 14, 1996Washington Bullets92–1004119173YesNo
11Shawn Bradley (4)New Jersey NetsDecember 21, 1996Boston Celtics101–1004217154YesYes
11Shawn Bradley (5)New Jersey NetsFebruary 6, 1997Indiana Pacers100–1043714140YesYes
11Greg OstertagUtah JazzJanuary 6, 1998Philadelphia 76ers98–9549394NoNoOvertime.
11Marcus CambyToronto RaptorsApril 14, 1998New Jersey Nets96–924315122YesYes
11Dikembe Mutombo* (6)Atlanta HawksFebruary 15, 2000New Jersey Nets103–863821131YesNo
11Marcus Camby (2)Denver NuggetsJanuary 17, 2008Utah Jazz120–10943:448241NoYes
11Serge IbakaOklahoma City ThunderFebruary 19, 2012Denver Nuggets124–11840:4114150YesYes10 blocks in regulation, 8 blocks in the second half, and 1 in overtime.
11Roy HibbertIndiana PacersNovember 21, 2012New Orleans Hornets115–10736:2710111YesNo9 blocks in regulation, 2 in overtime.
11Joakim NoahChicago BullsFebruary 28, 2013Philadelphia 76ers93–8245:0023211YesNo20–20–10.
11Hassan Whiteside (2)Miami HeatJanuary 15, 2016Denver Nuggets98–9538:3219172YesYes
10Kareem Abdul-Jabbar* (4)Milwaukee BucksNovember 3, 1973Detroit Pistons123–1155319165YesNoOvertime.
10Elmore Smith (5)Los Angeles LakersNovember 30, 1973Kansas City-Omaha Kings123–1074414103YesYes
10Elmore Smith (6)Los Angeles LakersDecember 11, 1973Cleveland Cavaliers100–1015310172YesYesOvertime.
10Elmore Smith (7)Los Angeles LakersMarch 16, 1975Golden State Warriors111–95427227NoNo
10Harvey CatchingsPhiladelphia 76ersMarch 21, 1975Atlanta Hawks114–10320451NoNoAll ten blocks in the second half. Did not start game. Rookie.
10Kareem Abdul-Jabbar* (5)Los Angeles LakersNovember 2, 1975Atlanta Hawks116–1134939235YesYes20-20-10. Overtime.
10George T. Johnson (4)Golden State WarriorsApril 3, 1976Seattle SuperSonics130–115261061NoNoDid not start game. 6 blocks in the second quarter. Fouled out.
10George T. Johnson (5)New Jersey NetsOctober 26, 1977Atlanta Hawks110–113357123NoYesOvertime.
10Joe MeriweatherNew Orleans JazzOctober 28, 1977Phoenix Suns114–1073410144YesNo8 blocks in second half.
10Joe Meriweather (2)New York KnicksDecember 12, 1979Atlanta Hawks102–114311260NoNo
10Kareem Abdul-Jabbar* (6)Los Angeles LakersJanuary 18, 1980Atlanta Hawks108–1023928152YesYes
10George T. Johnson (6)New Jersey NetsMarch 4, 1980Indiana Pacers114–109368113NoNo
10Wayne "Tree" Rollins (3)Atlanta HawksMarch 14, 1980Boston Celtics88–87395232NoNo
10Ben PoquetteUtah JazzDecember 12, 1980Chicago Bulls98–118401652NoNo
10Edgar JonesDetroit PistonsDecember 17, 1981Indiana Pacers96–1003825131YesNo
10Kareem Abdul-Jabbar* (7)Los Angeles LakersJanuary 22, 1982Detroit Pistons123–1113519100YesNo
10Wayne "Tree" Rollins (4)Atlanta HawksDecember 21, 1982Chicago Bulls116–1244114150YesYes7 blocks in the first half. Double overtime. The Hawks combined for 18 blocks.
10Wayne "Tree" Rollins (5)Atlanta HawksJanuary 17, 1983New Jersey Nets102–96391391NoYes
10Wayne "Tree" Rollins (6)Atlanta HawksMarch 29, 1983Cleveland Cavaliers95–8235691NoYes8 blocks in the first half.
10Wayne "Tree" Rollins (7)Atlanta HawksNovember 4, 1983Chicago Bulls103–903615112YesNo
10Mark Eaton (12)Utah JazzNovember 30, 1983San Diego Clippers117–115371591NoYes
10Wayne "Tree" Rollins (8)Atlanta HawksDecember 13, 1983Washington Bullets94–8938250NoNo
10Mark Eaton (13)Utah JazzFebruary 21, 1984Chicago Bulls117–95337122NoYes
10Mark Eaton (14)Utah JazzMarch 27, 1984Kansas City Kings110–106316102NoYesFouled out. Accounted for all of his team's blocks.
10Mark Eaton (15)Utah JazzNovember 7, 1984San Antonio Spurs136–1243412110YesYes
10Mark Eaton (16)Utah JazzFebruary 1, 1985Dallas Mavericks121–1094212201YesYes6 blocks in third quarter.
10Artis Gilmore* (2)San Antonio SpursFebruary 4, 1985Golden State Warriors114–1093725131YesNoOvertime.
10Mark Eaton (17)Utah JazzFebruary 5, 1985Portland Trail Blazers106–1263617102YesYes
10Mark Eaton (18)Utah JazzApril 26, 1985Houston Rockets94–96408100NoYes5 blocks in the first quarter, and 7 blocks in the first half.
10Manute Bol (9)Washington BulletsJanuary 8, 1986Phoenix Suns97–10937271NoYesRookie.
10Manute Bol (10)Washington BulletsFebruary 17, 1986Los Angeles Clippers96–94388130NoYesRookie. Bol accounted for all of his team's blocks.
10Mark Eaton (19)Utah JazzFebruary 22, 1986Phoenix Suns105–97409132NoNo
10Manute Bol (11)Washington BulletsFebruary 25, 1986Indiana Pacers87–10030050NoYesRookie.
10Larry Nance (2)Phoenix SunsJanuary 4, 1988Philadelphia 76ers114–1224017115YesNoFouled out.
10Manute Bol (12)Washington BulletsJanuary 22, 1988Golden State Warriors115–91156100NoNoDid not start game.
10Benoit BenjaminLos Angeles ClippersJanuary 29, 1988Milwaukee Bucks88–97351283NoNo
10Hakeem Olajuwon* (7)Houston RocketsApril 21, 1988San Antonio Spurs116–1174238104YesNo
10Manute Bol (13)Golden State WarriorsNovember 12, 1988Portland Trail Blazers107–100343100NoYesDid not start game.
10Manute Bol (14)Golden State WarriorsDecember 17, 1988San Antonio Spurs123–11329380NoYesDid not start game.
10Wayne CooperDenver NuggetsDecember 30, 1988Miami Heat109–83256131NoNo
10Manute Bol (15)Golden State WarriorsFebruary 16, 1989Los Angeles Clippers143–13832250NoYesOvertime. Did not start game.
10Manute Bol (16)Golden State WarriorsMarch 10, 1989Utah Jazz112–12627850NoYesDid not start game.
10Benoit Benjamin (2)Los Angeles ClippersMarch 31, 1989San Antonio Spurs109–1064425103YesNo
10Hakeem Olajuwon* (8)Houston RocketsDecember 17, 1989Orlando Magic109–944332252YesYes20–20–10.
10David Robinson* (6)San Antonio SpursFebruary 20, 1990Los Angeles Lakers114–1154123162YesNoRookie. Overtime.
10Charles JonesWashington BulletsMarch 3, 1990Orlando Magic132–128492132NoNoDouble overtime.
10Manute Bol (17)Golden State WarriorsMarch 12, 1990Los Angeles Clippers112–10918041NoNoDid not start game. 7 blocks in a quarter. Block with 35 seconds left helped secure the win.
10Hakeem Olajuwon* (9)Houston RocketsApril 29, 1990Los Angeles Lakers100–1044311111YesYes
10David Robinson* (7)San Antonio SpursJanuary 10, 1991Orlando Magic117–1114143123YesNo40–10–10.
10Shawn KempSeattle SuperSonicsJanuary 18, 1991Los Angeles Lakers96–105402083NoNo
10Manute Bol (18)Philadelphia 76ersFebruary 14, 1991Sacramento Kings81–9830380NoNoDid not start game.
10Dikembe Mutombo* (7)Denver NuggetsMarch 10, 1992Orlando Magic89–82421381NoNoRookie.
10David Robinson* (8)San Antonio SpursNovember 10, 1992Milwaukee Bucks104–98432995NoNo
10Hakeem Olajuwon* (10)Houston RocketsJanuary 3, 1993Portland Trail Blazers101–103444093NoYesOvertime. Fouled out.
10Dikembe Mutombo* (8)Denver NuggetsMarch 25, 1993Golden State Warriors99–884021162YesNo
10David Robinson* (9)San Antonio SpursNovember 9, 1993Minnesota Timberwolves110–954143111YesNo40-10-10.
10Dikembe Mutombo* (9)Denver NuggetsDecember 10, 1993Utah Jazz107–98351393NoYes
10David Robinson* (10)San Antonio SpursFebruary 17, 1994Detroit Pistons115–9643341010YesNoFourth quadruple-double in NBA history.
10Dikembe Mutombo* (10)Denver NuggetsApril 2, 1995Cleveland Cavaliers104–1014718181YesYes
10Dikembe Mutombo* (11)Denver NuggetsDecember 2, 1995Minnesota Timberwolves109–1054622162YesYes
10Hakeem Olajuwon* (11)Houston RocketsDecember 13, 1995Vancouver Grizzlies100–893815143YesNo
10Shawn Bradley (6)New Jersey NetsMarch 12, 1996Phoenix Suns88–98338124NoNo
10Hakeem Olajuwon* (12)Houston RocketsApril 13, 1996Dallas Mavericks112–1113231136YesNo
10Shawn Bradley (7)New Jersey NetsApril 19, 1996Boston Celtics106–1123217130YesNo
10Shawn Bradley (8)New Jersey NetsNovember 8, 1996Orlando Magic82–86286100NoYes
10Shawn Bradley (9)New Jersey NetsNovember 23, 1996Dallas Mavericks114–91258120NoYes
10Shawn Bradley (10)Dallas MavericksMarch 4, 1997Los Angeles Lakers92–102261290NoYes6 blocks in the third quarter; 8 blocks in the second half.
10Marcus Camby (3)Toronto RaptorsApril 19, 1998Philadelphia 76ers78–1073013111YesYesLast game of season.
10Dikembe Mutombo* (12)Philadelphia 76ersDecember 1, 2001Chicago Bulls93–763916190YesNo8 blocks in the third quarter, tying the NBA record, and 9 blocks in the second half.
10Ben Wallace*Detroit PistonsFebruary 24, 2002Milwaukee Bucks82–893910171YesYes
10Ben Wallace* (2)Detroit PistonsNovember 20, 2002Miami Heat79–684312191YesNo
10Jermaine O'NealIndiana PacersJanuary 22, 2003Toronto Raptors101–984318103YesNo
10Dikembe Mutombo* (13)New York KnicksJanuary 4, 2004New Jersey Nets85–9542450NoNo
10Calvin BoothSeattle SuperSonicsJanuary 13, 2004Cleveland Cavaliers96–10417200NoNoOne of only three players to have ten or more blocks without committing a personal foul.
10Amar'e StoudemirePhoenix SunsFebruary 7, 2004Utah Jazz92–96392061NoNo6 blocks in the first quarter; 7 blocks in the first half.
10Josh SmithAtlanta HawksDecember 18, 2004Dallas 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.
10Andrei KirilenkoUtah JazzMarch 25, 2006Sacramento Kings89–9139:4915143YesNo
10Emeka OkaforCharlotte BobcatsJanuary 12, 2007New York Knicks126–11041:392091NoNo
10Marcus Camby (4)Denver NuggetsDecember 26, 2007Milwaukee Bucks125–10530:1210115YesYes
10Dwight HowardOrlando MagicNovember 12, 2008Oklahoma City Thunder109–9238:0630193YesYes7 blocks in the first half.
10Serge Ibaka (2)Oklahoma City ThunderFebruary 1, 2012Dallas Mavericks95–8639:594111NoYes
10Serge Ibaka (3)Oklahoma City ThunderFebruary 9, 2012Sacramento Kings101–10630:26690NoYes
10Andrew BynumLos Angeles LakersApril 29, 2012Denver Nuggets103–8835:3210130YesNo
10Larry Sanders^Milwaukee BucksNovember 30, 2012Minnesota Timberwolves85–9532:0810121YesNo
10Hassan Whiteside (3)Miami HeatNovember 17, 2015Minnesota Timberwolves91–10333:4922140YesYes
10Hassan Whiteside (4)Miami HeatFebruary 5, 2016Charlotte Hornets98–9527:0210100YesYesDid not start game.
10Anthony Davis^New Orleans PelicansMarch 11, 2018Utah Jazz99–1164025113YesYes
10Hassan Whiteside (5)Portland Trail BlazersNovember 29, 2019Chicago Bulls107–10329:588151NoNoNew franchise record in blocks.
10Clint Capela^Atlanta HawksJanuary 22, 2021Minnesota Timberwolves116-9830:0713190YesNo
10Victor Wembanyama^San Antonio SpursFebruary 12, 2024Toronto Raptors122–9928:5927145YesYes

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  1. ^ A player is not eligible for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame until he has been fully retired for three calendar years.
  • Sporting News, The (2005). 2005–06 Official NBA Guide.