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

In Tuesday’s clincher, Tatum narrowly missed a triple-double (10 assists, eight rebounds, one steal) and had one of his best shooting performances of the season, going 10-for-16 from the field, 4-for-4 from three and 11-for-11 from the foul line. —Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2025

Kawhi Leonard was one rebound shy of a triple-double with 20 points, a playoff career-high 11 assists and nine rebounds. —Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025

Antetokounmpo was sensational, recording a triple-double with 30 points, 20 rebounds, and 13 assists. —Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025

Tyrese Haliburton flirted with a triple-double, scoring 17 points with eight rebounds and 15 assists. —Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for triple-double

• redouble
• bubble
• double
• rubble
• stubble
• trouble