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The NBA's playoff blocks record has added confusion because of Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell
TL;DR
Victor Wembanyama set the official single-game NBA playoffs blocks record for the San Antonio Spurs. However, confusion arises as some sources attribute similar records to Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell.
Key points
- Victor Wembanyama set the single-game NBA playoffs blocks record.
- The record was set while playing for the San Antonio Spurs.
- Confusion exists due to claims about Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell.
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Victor Wembanyama set the official single-game NBA playoffs blocks record on Monday night for the San Antonio Spurs.
But if you look in certain sources, you'll see that two guys actually rival Wemby in this regard: Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell.
Check out this table:
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So what gives?
Blocks weren't official until the 1973-74 season.
Before then, scorekeepers were apparently too busy to count anything but points, rebounds and assists.
That means that all those totals on the chart, like Wilt once blocking 16 shots in a playoff game, are unofficial, counted after the fact, not during the game.
So how do you handle a record?
Well, it technically belongs to Wemby after Monday night. That's just how it works.
But it also makes you wish you could go back in time and confirm just how good of shot blockers Chamberlain and Russell were.
Q&A
What is the single-game NBA playoffs blocks record set by Victor Wembanyama?
Victor Wembanyama set the single-game NBA playoffs blocks record during a game for the San Antonio Spurs.
Why is there confusion about the NBA playoff blocks record involving Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell?
The confusion stems from certain sources attributing similar single-game blocks records to Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell, complicating the official record.
How do Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell's playoff blocks records compare to Wembanyama's?
While Victor Wembanyama holds the official record, some sources claim that Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell also achieved notable single-game blocks in the playoffs.
