Why is it called double-double?

The first "double" in the term refers to the two (double) categories and the second "double" refers to accumulating ten or more (typically double digits) in that category.
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Why is it called a triple-double?

It's a term used in basketball statistics. These are used to measure a player's performance in each game. The main five categories measured are points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks. When a player reaches double digits in three of these categories, it's called a triple double.
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What makes a double-double in basketball?

What Is a Double-Double? The double-double refers to a single-game performance in which a basketball player scores ten or more of at least two of the following statistical categories: points, rebounds, steals, assists, and blocked shots.
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Who has the highest double-double in NBA history?

Tim Duncan has the most career double-doubles, with 841 double-doubles.
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Has anyone gotten a quadruple-double in the NBA?

Last season, Russell Westbrook, en route to winning the season MVP, recorded a league record 42 triple-doubles for the year. However, in the 71-year history of the league, there have only been four quadruple-doubles recorded, all by four different players.
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Has anyone had a 60 point triple-double?

Luka Doncic went off for a historic triple-double (60 points, 21 rebounds, 10 assists) in the comeback win over the Knicks in overtime. Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic put on a career-best performance never before seen in NBA history.
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Has there ever been a 50 point triple-double?

Only four players other than Luka Doncic have scored more than 50 points in a triple-double: James Harden (three times), Russell Westbrook (twice), Wilt Chamberlain (twice) and Elgin Baylor (once).
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Has there ever been a 5 double in basketball?

While double-doubles and triple-doubles occur regularly each NBA season, only four quadruple-doubles have ever officially been recorded in the NBA, and no quintuple-double has ever been recorded in a professional basketball game.
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Did Rodman ever have a triple-double?

One career triple-double. Rodman had one career triple-double ( January 16, 1996) for the Bulls. At age 34, he was at the time the oldest player in Bulls history to record a triple-double.
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Who was the closest to a quintuple-double?

Interesting Fact: The closest to the quintuple-double was from the great Hakeem Olajuwon, and as impressive as his night was on March 3rd, 1990, it wasn't even that close. It wasn't even a quadruple double. Even though it was the nearest statline to 5×10, it was still 5 steals and one assist short.
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How rare is a triple-double in NBA?

Triple-doubles are not rare in basketball, and several players have reached triple-double figures in points and assists. However, they are extremely rare in the final minute of a tied game because there are only four moments to record two statistics.
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When was the last quadruple-double in the NBA?

David Robinson had a quadruple-double against the Pistons on February 17, 1994.
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Is a triple-double also a double-double?

The most common double-doubles combinations are points and rebounds for big men and points and assists for guards. Reaching double figures in steals or blocks is extremely rare. When a player reaches double figures in three of the five categories, they have achieved a triple-double.
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What are 5 doubles called?

quintuple double (plural quintuple doubles) (basketball) The achievement of a two-digit number of all five of points scored, assists, rebounds, blocks, and steals in a single game.
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Did Dennis Rodman get 49 rebounds in a game?

DENNIS RODMAN ONCE GRABBED 49 REBOUNDS WITH NO POINTS OVER 2 STRAIGHT GAMES 🤯 The greatest to ever do it. Thank you, @serenawilliams 🐐❤️...
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Has Shaquille O'Neal ever had a triple-double?

Legendary Moments In NBA History: O'Neal's monstrous triple-double in 1993. On Nov. 20, 1993, Shaquille O'Neal dominated the Nets for 24 points, 28 rebounds and 15 blocks in the Magic's 87-85 win.
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How many triple-doubles did MJ have?

***Michael Jordan had 28 career triple-doubles.
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Who has had a quadruple-double?

There have been just four official quadruple-doubles in NBA history: Nate Thurmond in 1974, Alvin Robertson in 1986, Hakeem Olajuwon in 1990 and David Robinson in 1994. But Westbrook, the NBA's all-time leader in triple-doubles, is no stranger to unofficial quadruple-doubles involving turnovers.
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Who had a triple-double without 10 points?

Fact: Draymond Green had four points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists and 10 steals in the Warriors' 122-107 win over the Grizzlies on Friday night, recording the first triple-double in NBA history with fewer than 10 points.
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Did Wilt Chamberlain have a 50 inch vertical?

Basketball – Wilt Chamberlain (48 inches/1.22m) and Michael Jordan (46 inches/1.17m) Wilt “The Stilt” Chamberlain owns the highest vertical jump in NBA history, reaching a height of 48 inches.
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Has any NBA team scored 100 points in a half?

Phoenix set the NBA record with 107 points in the first half against Denver on Nov. 10, 1990. The Warriors — with Durant playing for them — scored 92 against Chicago on Oct. 29.
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What is the fastest recorded triple-double?

Jokic recorded the fastest triple-double in league history against the Milwaukee Bucks that year in just 14 minutes and 33 seconds.
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