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What is a triple double in basketball? Caitlin Clark’s feat has many wondering – The News Journal
Caitlin Clark, the standout rookie for the Indiana Fever, made history Saturday by becoming the first WNBA rookie to score a triple-double.
This impressive feat has basketball fans buzzing and many new watchers wondering: what exactly is a triple-double and what are some other key basketball terms?
A triple-double occurs when a player records double-digit numbers in three categories during a single game: points, rebounds, and assists.
It’s a difficult feat to accomplish and requires an all-around player.
To help new fans understand the game better, here are some other common basketball terms:
Points: The total number of points a player scores through field goals (two or three points) and free throws (one point).
Rebounds: The act of retrieving the ball after a missed field goal or free throw. Rebounds can be offensive (gained by the attacking team) or defensive (gained by the defending team).
Assists: A pass that leads directly to a made basket, demonstrating a player’s ability to facilitate and create scoring opportunities for teammates.
Steals: When a defensive player legally takes the ball away from an opponent, leading to a change of possession.
Blocks: A defensive play where a player deflects or stops an opponent’s shot attempt, preventing the ball from going into the basket.
Double-double: When a player records double-digit numbers in two statistical categories during a single game. This is usually points and rebounds, or points and assists.
