Fever guard Caitlin Clark on 1st triple-double by WNBA rookie
Caitlin Clark on recording the first triple-double by a Fever player and WNBA rookie in the team’s biggest win of the season.
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?
What is a triple double in basketball?
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.