quadruple-double
Basketball statistical rarity
A quadruple-double is a basketball statistic: double digits in four of five major categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks) in a single game.
Extremely rare, it represents elite all-around performance: Hakeem Olajuwon recorded a quadruple-double with 18 points, 16 rebounds, 11 blocks, and 10 assists.
See also triple-double.
Data point, abbreviated
- reboundsReturns after deflection
- assistsHelps or supports
- pointsUnits of tally
- blocksObstructs or sections
steals · box score · David Robinson · performance · game · NBA · rare · achievement
Remarkable act of skill
- historicOf lasting significance
- exclusiveLimited to one group
- clubOrganization with membership
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
unprecedented · exceptional · legendary · record · handful · elite · remarkable · extraordinary
Lacking nothing, fully done
- two-wayOperating in both directions
- impactForceful contact or consequence
- controlAuthority to direct
- takeoverAssuming command of something
unstoppable · commanding · overwhelming · force · presence · intimidation · lockdown · motor
stat
Data point, abbreviated
blocks · steals · box score · David Robinson · performance · game · NBA · rare · achievement · dominant
feat
Remarkable act of skill
milestone · unprecedented · exceptional · legendary · record · handful · elite · remarkable · extraordinary · singular
complete
Lacking nothing, fully done
takeover · unstoppable · commanding · overwhelming · force · presence · intimidation · lockdown · motor · hustle
- Basketball HonorsMVP, All-Star, Most Improved, Hall of Fame, scoring champion
quadruple-doublegoose egg
Slang for zero
DNP · double-double · triple-double · blanked · quintuple-double
quadruple, double, quad, quadrant, quadratic, quadrilateral, quadruped, quarter, quartet