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Basketball · Scoring

Double-double

Reaching at least ten in two statistical categories in the same game, usually points and rebounds or assists.

In a sentence

26 points and 10 rebounds is a double-double.

See it in context

New York pulls away in the fourth.

LVA
81😭
Final score
The highlights

New York turned a one-point lead into a comfortable finish with a late run. Better rebounding gave the Liberty extra chances to score, while Las Vegas missed its final three shots.

Players to know

Breanna Stewart finished with 26 points and 10 rebounds. A’ja Wilson scored 29 for Las Vegas.

Talking points you can use

Nobody will be the wiser
  • Stewart had 26 points and 10 rebounds. That’s a pretty useful night at work.
  • Wilson scored 29 and Las Vegas still lost. Missing those last three shots didn’t help.
  • New York was only up one before that late run. The extra rebounds gave them room to pull away.
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