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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Nuggets center Nikola Jokic had his second straight triple-double with 23 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists, but the Clippers overcame his outstanding play.
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Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
That’s not going to be enough against Luka Dončić, who was brilliant again, and LeBron James, who nearly had a triple-double.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Westbrook has done just about everything there is to do for a Hall of Fame resume – the 36-year-old is a nine-time All-Star, MVP, two-time scoring champ, three-time assist leader, and averaged a triple-double four times.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
The fact that two of his recent triple-doubles came against the Lakers (on March 22 and March 27) also speaks to how well Giddey has played recently against the Bulls' toughest opponents.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
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Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
That’s not going to be enough against Luka Dončić, who was brilliant again, and LeBron James, who nearly had a triple-double.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Westbrook has done just about everything there is to do for a Hall of Fame resume – the 36-year-old is a nine-time All-Star, MVP, two-time scoring champ, three-time assist leader, and averaged a triple-double four times.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
The fact that two of his recent triple-doubles came against the Lakers (on March 22 and March 27) also speaks to how well Giddey has played recently against the Bulls' toughest opponents.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Triple-double.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triple-double. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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