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double-double

British

noun

a cup of coffee served with two helpings of cream and sugar

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Jabari Smith Jr. had a double-double of 22 points and 10 rebounds.

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Nikola Vucevic had a double-double of 11 points and 12 rebounds in his first game with the Celtics since he was acquired at this week's trade deadline from Chicago.

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Sophomore Smith recorded the second double-double of her career, adding 17 points and a season-high 11 rebounds.

From Los Angeles Times

Jacob Cofie, who was especially important during a 16-4 USC run in the first half, secured his fifth double-double of the season with 15 points and 10 rebounds.

From Los Angeles Times

Denver superstar Nikola Jokic returned from a 16-game injury absence to post a 31-point, 12-rebound double-double on Friday and propel the Nuggets to a 122-109 NBA victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.

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