triple-double

American  

[trip-uhl-duhb-uhl] / ˈtrɪp əlˈdʌb əl /

noun

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

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Usage

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.

Example Sentences

The Texas Christian star nearly averaged a triple-double during the Horned Frogs’ Elite Eight run and she is the best point guard in this draft.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

He responded with his first career triple-double in the first game in his new role: 15 points, 11 assists and 16 rebounds in the Lakers’ loss to the Mavericks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

By his senior year, he was averaging a triple-double, while pouring in more than 54 points a night.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

He is maxing out across the board and is a triple-double player.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

SW: It is like the basketball analogy, he gets the triple-double every game.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026