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Elmore Smith's 17 Blocks: A Lakers Record That Stands Alone

Elmore Smith blocked 17 shots in a single game for the Los Angeles Lakers. This feat occurred on October 28, 1973. It remains the NBA single game record.

Blocking 17 shots in one game is an extraordinary achievement.

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Source: Wikipedia, NBA single-game blocks leaders. Verified against Wikipedia, NBA single-game blocks leaders and StatMuse on 2026-11-08.

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Elmore smith's 17 blocks: a lakers record that stands alone?

Elmore Smith blocked 17 shots in a single game for the Los Angeles Lakers. This feat occurred on October 28, 1973. It remains the NBA single game record. Blocking 17 shots in one game is an extraordinary achievement. Source: Wikipedia, NBA single-game blocks leaders. Verified against Wikipedia, NBA single-game blocks leaders and StatMuse on 2026-11-08.

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