triple-double

[trip-uhl-duhb-uhl]

noun

1. a score in a basketball game of at least ten points, ten rebounds, and ten assists by a single player.

When To Use

What does triple-double mean?

A triple-double is a basketball statistic for a player who, in one game, reaches double digits in three of these five areas:

• points



• rebounds



• assists



• steals



• blocks

The most common form of triple-double is made up of points, rebounds, and assists.