triple–double

noun tri·ple–dou·ble \-ˈdə-bəl\

basketball : the achievement of a player who gets 10 or more points, assists, and rebounds in one game

Full Definition of TRIPLE-DOUBLE

: an instance of a player accumulating 10 or more points, assists, and rebounds in one basketball game

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