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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Clark also became the first ever rookie to record a triple-double and holds the record for most three-pointers made (122) by a rookie in league history. —

Matias Grez, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024 Cunningham honestly is not a bad bet for a triple-double, either, which is offered at +900 at Bet365. —

Matt Modi, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024 James, 39, broke his own record as the oldest player in NBA history to record three consecutive triple-doubles on Wednesday night. —

Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024 Despite the fact that Clark broke the WNBA's single-season assist record and rookie scoring record and became the first rookie in history to record a triple-double, only 66 of the 67 voters chose her to win the award. —

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