triple-team
verb
tri·ple-team
ˈtri-pəl-ˌtēm 
triple-teamed; triple-teaming; triple-teams
: to block or guard (an opponent) with three players at one time
triple-team
noun
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The sophomore, who is committed to USC, beat a near triple-team for her fourth goal with 6:12 left in the fourth to knot the score.
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 21 Dec. 2025
Kelce caught four passes despite, as the docuseries mentioned, being triple-teamed at one point.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Dec. 2025
The half-court spacing around Jokic was a constant topic of discussion as Denver’s three-time MVP faced frequent double- and triple-teams.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 27 June 2025
Defenses started to game plan against McConkey in the second half of the year, leading to double- and even triple-teams.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Banchero, who was getting double- and triple-teamed, hit only 4 of 13 shots while Franz Wagner made only 6 of 15.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2025
Even when teams try to double- or triple-team him, Quenda finds ways to wriggle out thanks to his close control, especially when moving at pace.
—Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 21 Dec. 2025
Kelce caught four passes despite, as the docuseries mentioned, being triple-teamed at one point.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Dec. 2025
The half-court spacing around Jokic was a constant topic of discussion as Denver’s three-time MVP faced frequent double- and triple-teams.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 27 June 2025
Defenses started to game plan against McConkey in the second half of the year, leading to double- and even triple-teams.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Banchero, who was getting double- and triple-teamed, hit only 4 of 13 shots while Franz Wagner made only 6 of 15.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2025
Even when teams try to double- or triple-team him, Quenda finds ways to wriggle out thanks to his close control, especially when moving at pace.
—Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
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“Triple-team.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triple-team. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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