What Is a Triple Double In Basketball?

A triple-double appears when a player scores double digits in three different categories out of five in one game. The five categories are points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocked shots. For example, a player may complete a triple-double by scoring 10 points, recording 10 steals, and making 10 rebounds. 

The most common categories in which the player may complete a triple-double are points, rebounds, and assists.

In the NBA, a triple-double was made an official statistic in 1979. That season has recorded a boost in the number of players who accomplished a triple-double. The player with the most triple-doubles collected was Russell Westbrook, who recorded 199.

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