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
Examples of triple-double in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
James had another near triple-double with 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to help the Lakers take a commanding 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
—
Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Jokic, 31, joined Russell Westbrook and Oscar Robertson as the only players to average a triple-double for an entire season last year.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026
Jokic posted a triple-double, and Murray scored 30 points, a number that was also inflated by his 16 made free throws.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
Nikola Jokić had a triple-double, of course, and Jamal Murray dropped 30 points.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for triple-double
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Jokic, 31, joined Russell Westbrook and Oscar Robertson as the only players to average a triple-double for an entire season last year.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026
Jokic posted a triple-double, and Murray scored 30 points, a number that was also inflated by his 16 made free throws.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
Nikola Jokić had a triple-double, of course, and Jamal Murray dropped 30 points.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for triple-double
Cite this Entry
“Triple-double.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triple-double. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
