Chapter 1
The night of double-century history
Chapter 2
The speed run of Jokic versus Westbrook
Chapter 3
The anatomy of a triple-double
Chapter 4
The global journey of the Joker
Ch 3 · The anatomy of a triple-double
dave Players must reach double digits in three of five categories, which almost always end up being points, rebounds, and assists.
Quiz
What is the minimum number of stats required in a single category to count towards a 'double'?
Quiz
Which of the following is NOT one of the five official statistical categories used for a triple-double?
dave The Serbian center surpassed Jim Tucker's 1955 speed record against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Fun Fact
Fastest triple-double: Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double in just 14 minutes and 33 seconds against the Milwaukee Bucks in 2018.
Quiz
In which NBA season did Nikola Jokic become the third player to average a season triple-double?
Quiz
Who was the first player in NBA history to average a triple-double over an entire season?
Glossary
triple-double (noun)
A basketball performance in which a player accumulates double-digit figures in three of five statistical categories. Nikola Jokić achieved his 200th career triple-double against the New Orleans Pelicans on October 28, 2026.
A basketball performance in which a player accumulates double-digit figures in three of five statistical categories. Nikola Jokić achieved his 200th career triple-double against the New Orleans Pelicans on October 28, 2026.