triple-team
verb
tri·ple-team
ˈtri-pəl-ˌtēm 
triple-teamed; triple-teaming; triple-teams
: to block or guard (an opponent) with three players at one time
triple-team
noun
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Because while Jones was getting double- and triple-teamed, and his sack total was deflating, the rest of the Chiefs’ defense was taking advantage of clear paths to the quarterback.
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Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
The Kings had closers, while the Warriors’ closer got double- and triple-teamed.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2025
If teams are going to send double- and triple-teams his way, he is talented enough as a passer to pick them apart.
—Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
That gave easy outlets to Embiid, who routinely draws double- and triple-teams.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
His coverage abilities were met by double-teams and triple-teams over that span.
—Oliver Thomas, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
In a 63-29 loss to Monte Vista, despite often being triple-teamed, Hughes put up 41 shots.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2024
Other times, Hardy must fight through extra contact — like Wednesday when Dudley called for a triple-team defense against Hardy during the final scrimmage session.
—Callie Caplan, Dallas News, 5 July 2023
Nurse earned a reputation as a creative defensive tactician, who often stymied Embiid by throwing double- and triple-teams at him.
—Dan Gelston, BostonGlobe.com, 1 June 2023
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Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
The Kings had closers, while the Warriors’ closer got double- and triple-teamed.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2025
If teams are going to send double- and triple-teams his way, he is talented enough as a passer to pick them apart.
—Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
That gave easy outlets to Embiid, who routinely draws double- and triple-teams.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
His coverage abilities were met by double-teams and triple-teams over that span.
—Oliver Thomas, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
In a 63-29 loss to Monte Vista, despite often being triple-teamed, Hughes put up 41 shots.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2024
Other times, Hardy must fight through extra contact — like Wednesday when Dudley called for a triple-team defense against Hardy during the final scrimmage session.
—Callie Caplan, Dallas News, 5 July 2023
Nurse earned a reputation as a creative defensive tactician, who often stymied Embiid by throwing double- and triple-teams at him.
—Dan Gelston, BostonGlobe.com, 1 June 2023
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“Triple-team.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triple-team. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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