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How Muggsy Bogues blocked 7-foot Patrick Ewing

It's a play that simply shouldn't be possible. The shortest player in NBA history blocking one of the tallest and most powerful centers of all time. But it really happened. This is the story of Muggsy Bogues, all 5 feet and 3 inches of him, and the day he stood tall against the 7-foot giant, Patrick Ewing. During a heated playoff game between the Charlotte Hornets and New York Knicks, Bogues accomplished the unthinkable, getting a clean block on a Ewing jump shot. We're breaking down the film on this legendary moment. How did he do it? What was the reaction from his teammates and opponents? This single play perfectly captured the spirit of an underdog who proved that in the NBA, heart can be just as important as height. If you love incredible underdog stories, this is one of the best the NBA has to offer.