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

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Nikola Jokić’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Nikola Jokić, would need 0.8 a game over his next 11 games.

Most triple-doubles through the first 20 games of an NBA season since 1975-76, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Nikola Jokić (2025-26 DEN)2025-2611
Nikola Jokić (2026-27 DEN)2026-279 of 20 games of a season3
Giannis Antetokounmpo (2026-27 MIA)2026-2711 of 20 games of a season2
Alperen Sengun (2026-27 HOU)2026-279 of 20 games of a season1
Cameron Boozer (2026-27 MEM)2026-2710 of 20 games of a season1
Day'Ron Sharpe (2026-27 BKN)2026-2710 of 20 games of a season1
Domantas Sabonis (2026-27 SAC)2026-2710 of 20 games of a season1
Joel Embiid (2026-27 PHI)2026-2710 of 20 games of a season1
Aaron Gordon (2026-27 DEN)2026-279 of 20 games of a season0
Aaron Nesmith (2026-27 IND)2026-279 of 20 games of a season0

Method

  • The data has triple-doubles for every game since 1975-76, so 4,101 player-seasons from before then aren't here.
  • 466 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.