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Most double-doubles through the first 20 games of an NBA season since 1975-76, among active players

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Karl-Anthony Towns is almost on track to match Bill Walton. He has 10 double-doubles through his first 10 games of 2026-27, 1st at that point, and needs 1.1 a game over his next 10 games; he’s averaging 1.0 over his last 10.

Most double-doubles through the first 20 games of an NBA season since 1975-76, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Bill Walton (1976-77 POR)1976-7720
Karl-Anthony Towns (2026-27 NYK)2026-2710 of 20 games of a season10
Giannis Antetokounmpo (2026-27 MIA)2026-2711 of 20 games of a season9
Victor Wembanyama (2026-27 SAS)2026-2711 of 20 games of a season8
Domantas Sabonis (2026-27 SAC)2026-2710 of 20 games of a season7
Nikola Jokić (2026-27 DEN)2026-279 of 20 games of a season7
Davion Mitchell (2026-27 MIA)2026-2711 of 20 games of a season6
Walker Kessler (2026-27 LAL)2026-2712 of 20 games of a season6
Alperen Sengun (2026-27 HOU)2026-279 of 20 games of a season5
Anthony Davis (2026-27 WAS)2026-279 of 20 games of a season5

Method

  • The data has double-doubles for every game since 1975-76, so 4,101 player-seasons from before then aren't here.
  • 457 player-seasons aren't here because a game in their window has no line recorded.
  • An active player whose first 20 games of a season ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.