What's the Playoff record for most blocks? Victor Wembanyama flirts with history in Game 1
Victor Wembanyama continues to show in the Playoffs why he is the modern era's most unbelievable defender.
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The NBA has been blessed with plenty of talented defenders throughout its history. Today, Victor Wembanyama has showcased that he could be the one who could go down as the greatest shot-blocker of all time. Earlier in the 2026 Playoffs in the San Antonio Spurs ' series against the Portland Trail Blazers , Wemby already had a seven-block game.
In just the first half of Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves , he already had eight blocks to his name. Victor Wembanyama could set the record for most blocks in a Playoff game Ever since he became the top prospect ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft, Wembanyama has always been known as a shot-blocking extraordinaire. He combines his unreal 7'5" frame with elite defensive instincts and natural talent.
Teams are afraid to enter the paint because they know Wembanyama will most likely block their shots. Many have dared to attack the Spurs ' paint, but Wemby continues to prove he is the league's best defender. MORE: Rudy Gobert provides his honest take on the differences of playing against elite centers Against the Timberwolves in Game 1 of their Western Conference Semifinals series, Wembanyama was the standout defender once again.