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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The Hornets star guard nearly recorded a triple-double, tossing in 30 points to go with 13 assists and six rebounds.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 Mar. 2026
Doncic opened with a 31-point, 11-rebound, 11-assist triple-double in a win over the Timberwolves.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 17 Mar. 2026
The beleaguered Bulls were doing their best to put on a show at the United Center, powered by a smattering of 3s from Matas Buzelis and another triple-double from Josh Giddey.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Jalen Johnson had his 13th triple-double of the season.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 17 Mar. 2026
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 Mar. 2026
Doncic opened with a 31-point, 11-rebound, 11-assist triple-double in a win over the Timberwolves.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 17 Mar. 2026
The beleaguered Bulls were doing their best to put on a show at the United Center, powered by a smattering of 3s from Matas Buzelis and another triple-double from Josh Giddey.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Jalen Johnson had his 13th triple-double of the season.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Triple-double.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triple-double. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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