Courtside Countdown

The NBA's top 10 plays of the week -- the "Courtside Countdown" -- can be seen worldwide each week on NBA Action (check your local listings).

This week: Vote for the top blocked shot of the season!


Countdown Week 27
Year's best blocks:
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10. Todd MacCulloch swats a Steve Smith layup attempt, leading to a Nets fast break.
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9. Steve Francis soars to deny Gary Payton's drive.
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8. Jim Jackson blocks an easy lay-in for Richard Hamilton at the buzzer, preserving Miami's win.
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7. Eddie Robinson sends Nazr Mohammed's floater into the backcourt.
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6. Michael Jordan swoops in for the authoratative swat of DerMarr Johnson's scoop.
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5. Corey Maggette times his leap perfectly to deny Emanual Davis.
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4. Defensive Player of the Year Ben Wallace spikes Kenny Anderson's leaning layup in the lane.
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3. "Erick Dampier gave him a Spalding sandwich!" Steve Smith gets stopped again as Dampier blocks his dunk attempt.
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2. Kenyon Martin simply takes away David Wesley's layup, grabbing the ball out of midair.
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1. "Oh my goodness, what a play!" Michael Jordan has his shot blocked, then races to the other end to pin Ron Mercer's layup against the backboard for the block/steal.
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