triple-double

noun

tri·ple-dou·ble ˌtri-pəl-ˈdə-bəl

basketball

: an instance in which a player accumulates a total of 10 or more in three statistical categories (usually points, assists, and rebounds) in one game

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Jokic had 27 points, with 20 rebounds and 11 assists, passing Magic Johnson for third all-time in career triple-doubles with 139. —

Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 5 Dec. 2024 The Fever superstar also set rookie season records for both points and three-pointers made and became the first rookie to get a triple-double. —

Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024 Numbers game Securing a rebound on Friday night’s final play, Adebayo closed with his eighth career triple-double, finishing with 14 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. —

Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024 Knecht led seven players in double figures with 20 points, LeBron James had his sixth triple-double and Anthony Davis had 19 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists. —

Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for triple-double