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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Jokic recorded 24 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his 17th triple-double of the season. —

Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 18 Jan. 2025 The Nuggets had their way with the Heat all night, as Jamal Murray scored 30 points and Nikola Jokic secured his league-leading 17th triple-double of the season, finishing with 24 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists. —

Jacob Lev, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025 Jokic, now a three-time NBA MVP, finished 2023-24 averaging 26.4 points, 12.4 rebounds and nine assists per game, compiling 25 triple-doubles and shooting 58.3% from the field. —

Sarah Kelly, The Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2025 Meanwhile, Josh Hart notched his fifth triple-double of the season, tallying 10 points, 16 rebounds, 12 assists, and four steals. —

Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for triple-double