double-double
noun
dou·ble-dou·ble
ˌdə-bəl-ˈdə-bəl 
: an instance of a player's accumulating a total of 10 or more in two statistical categories (such as points and rebounds) in one basketball game
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Jalen Johnson recorded his 13th consecutive double-double with 20 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds before fouling out in the final minute.
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CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
On Friday, Ware went to half with 8 points and 8 rebounds and had a double-double by midway through the third quarter.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Dec. 2025
Precious Achiuwa recorded a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 24 Dec. 2025
Jack Casey had a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Milo Mujalli grabbed 10 rebounds as Melrose (3-2) defeated Wilmington 48-35 in the Middlesex League.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
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CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
On Friday, Ware went to half with 8 points and 8 rebounds and had a double-double by midway through the third quarter.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Dec. 2025
Precious Achiuwa recorded a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 24 Dec. 2025
Jack Casey had a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Milo Mujalli grabbed 10 rebounds as Melrose (3-2) defeated Wilmington 48-35 in the Middlesex League.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Double-double.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double-double. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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