General
triple-double
What does triple-double mean?
Reaching ten or more in three of points, rebounds, assists, steals or blocks in one game.
"Westbrook averaged a triple-double for a whole season."
Origin
Statistical milestone; term credited to Lakers PR in the Magic Johnson era.
Frequently asked questions
What is a triple-double in basketball?
Recording ten or more in three statistical categories — like points, rebounds and assists — in a single game.
Who has averaged a triple-double for a season?
Russell Westbrook famously averaged a triple-double over a full season, and Oscar Robertson did it decades earlier.
Where does the term triple-double come from?
It's a statistical milestone term commonly credited to Lakers PR during the Magic Johnson era.
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