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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Malaki Baker had a triple-double to help keep St. Cloud boys basketball undefeated, while Oak Ridge and Montverde won at City of Palms. —

Steve Gorches, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024 Bucks foward Giannis Antetokounmpo had a dominating performance, finishing with a triple-double, 26 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists at T-Mobile Arena. —

Wayne Sterling, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024 As of Tuesday night, Nikola Jokić is on pace to become just the third player in NBA history to average a triple-double for a season. —

Sam Amick, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024 Clark recorded the first-ever rookie triple-double (at least 10 points, assists, and rebounds) during a home victory against the Liberty. —

Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for triple-double