The Golden State Warriors led the NBA in blocks per game during the 2017-18 season.
Golden State averaged 7.5 blocks per game over 82 regular-season games, totaling 612 blocks. The Warriors' defensive length came largely from Draymond Green and Kevin Durant, both of whom could protect the rim despite playing multiple positions. The team also benefited from a fast, switch-heavy defensive system that created opportunities for weak-side blocks.
The statistic refers to the regular season, not the playoffs or an individual player's total. It is also easy to confuse blocks per game with total blocks: a team playing more games can lead in total blocks without leading on a per-game basis. In this season, Golden State topped both the rate and the listed total among NBA teams.
The Warriors finished 58-24, won the Western Conference, and defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals. Their defensive production complemented an offense led by Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, helping them secure their third championship in four seasons.