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!
![]() Year's best blocks: 56k | 300k
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| 10. | Todd MacCulloch swats a Steve Smith layup attempt, leading to a Nets fast break. 519k avi | QuickTime |
| 9. | Steve Francis soars to deny Gary Payton's drive. 939k avi | QuickTime |
| 8. | Jim Jackson blocks an easy lay-in for Richard Hamilton at the buzzer, preserving Miami's win. 1074k avi | QuickTime |
| 7. | Eddie Robinson sends Nazr Mohammed's floater into the backcourt. 573k avi | QuickTime |
| 6. | Michael Jordan swoops in for the authoratative swat of DerMarr Johnson's scoop. 749k avi | QuickTime |
| 5. | Corey Maggette times his leap perfectly to deny Emanual Davis. 736k avi | QuickTime |
| 4. | Defensive Player of the Year Ben Wallace spikes Kenny Anderson's leaning layup in the lane. 737k avi | QuickTime |
| 3. | "Erick Dampier gave him a Spalding sandwich!" Steve Smith gets stopped again as Dampier blocks his dunk attempt. 952k avi | QuickTime |
| 2. | Kenyon Martin simply takes away David Wesley's layup, grabbing the ball out of midair. 620k avi | QuickTime |
| 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. 1792k avi | QuickTime |








