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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Luka Doncic had 31 points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds in his seventh triple-double of the season, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame LeBron James’ latest injury absence to sweep their season series with the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 120-106 victory Tuesday night.
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Greg Beacham, Twin Cities, 11 Mar. 2026
Matas Buzelis led all scorers with 41 points for the Bulls, and Josh Giddey had a 20-point, 17-assist, 13-rebound triple-double.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Doncic, who finished with 11 rebounds and 11 assists, sealed his seventh triple-double of the season early in the fourth, assisting on a 3-pointer from Smart.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Her 11 career triple-doubles are third-most in women’s NCAA basketball history behind Sabrina Ionescu (26) and Caitlin Clark (17).
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
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Greg Beacham, Twin Cities, 11 Mar. 2026
Matas Buzelis led all scorers with 41 points for the Bulls, and Josh Giddey had a 20-point, 17-assist, 13-rebound triple-double.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Doncic, who finished with 11 rebounds and 11 assists, sealed his seventh triple-double of the season early in the fourth, assisting on a 3-pointer from Smart.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Her 11 career triple-doubles are third-most in women’s NCAA basketball history behind Sabrina Ionescu (26) and Caitlin Clark (17).
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Triple-double.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triple-double. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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