Ben Wallace Blocks Shaquille O'Neal (Sportscenter Coverage)
May 31, 2006
3 minutes
May 31, 2006 - The Detroit Pistons stave off elimination in the 2006 Eastern Conference Finals as center Ben Wallace records one of the most memorable blocked shots in NBA history by overpowering Miami Heat center Shaquille O'Neal's attempt to finish at the rim.
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