triple-double

American

[trip-uhl-duhb-uhl] / ˈtrɪp əlˈdʌb əl /

noun

a score in a basketball game of at least ten points, ten rebounds, and ten assists by a single player.

Usage

What does triple-double mean? A triple-double is a basketball statistic for a player who, in one game, reaches double digits in three of these five areas:

points
rebounds
assists
steals
blocks

The most common form of triple-double is made up of points, rebounds, and assists.

Example Sentences

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Elsewhere, Jaylen Brown recorded a triple-double as the in-form Boston Celtics overwhelmed the Golden State Warriors 121-110.

From Barron's

His triple-double of 28 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds made James the oldest player in NBA history to accomplish that feat, pushing him past Karl Malone for the record.

From Los Angeles Times

Superstar LeBron James nabbed another NBA record on Thursday, becoming at 41 the oldest player to record a triple-double as he propelled the Lakers to a 124-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

From Barron's

He overtook Karl Malone -- who was 40 years, 127 days old when he recorded a triple-double for the Lakers in a win over San Antonio on November 28, 2003.

From Barron's

So before LeBron James led the Lakers with a triple-double of 28 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds in a 124-104 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night, Lakers coach JJ Redick was asked about Doncic’s status for the All-Star game Sunday at Intuit Dome in Inglewood.

From Los Angeles Times

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