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What is a triple double in basketball? Caitlin Clark’s performance has many wondering

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Indiana Fever rookie standout Caitlin Clark made history Saturday by becoming the first WNBA rookie to record a triple-double.

This impressive feat has basketball fans excited and many new viewers wondering: what exactly is a triple-double and what are some other key basketball terms?

What is a triple double in basketball?

A triple-double occurs when a player scores double figures in three categories in a single game: points, rebounds and assists.

It is a tough task and requires an all-round player.

To help new fans better understand the game, 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 (obtained by the offensive team) or defensive (obtained by the defensive team).

Assists: A pass that directly leads to a made basket, demonstrating a player’s ability to create scoring opportunities for teammates.

Steals: When a defensive player legally takes the ball from an opponent, resulting in a change of possession.

Block: A defensive action in which a player deflects or stops an opponent’s attempted shot so that the ball does not enter the basket.

Double-double: When a player records double figures in two statistical categories during a single game. These are usually points and rebounds, or points and assists.

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