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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Kylie Lake, Old Saybrook: Lake had a triple-double (20 points, 12 rebounds, 10 blocks) in a 59-28 win over Old Lyme Monday and 22 points and 18 rebounds for her 17th double-double of the season plus seven blocks in a 46-40 loss to Hale-Ray Friday. —

Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2025 Entering Wednesday’s game, Jokic had posted a triple-double in seven straight games against the Pelicans. —

Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025 Jalen Green led the way with 21 points on 9-of-22 shooting, while Thompson dazzled with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists in a standout triple-double performance. —

Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2025 In that game, Ja Morant went off for a triple-double, putting up 26 points, 14 assists, and 10 rebounds to lead Memphis to an easy win. —

David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for triple-double