Quadruple-double
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In basketball, a quadruple-double is defined as an individual performance in which a player accumulates a double digit number total in four of five statistical categories, including points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocked shots in a game.[1] This feat is extremely rare,[1][2] only four players have officially recorded a quadruple-double in National Basketball Association (NBA) history. The first American male player above the high school level to officially record a quadruple-double is Nate Thurmond, who achieved this feat in 1974 while playing for the NBA's Chicago Bulls. Ann Meyers, who achieved this feat in 1978 when playing for the UCLA Bruins, is the first American female player above the high school level to officially record a quadruple-double. Meyer is also the first player in NCAA Division I women's basketball history to record a quadruple-double. Lester Hudson is the first player in NCAA Division I men's basketball history to record a quadruple-double.
Men's basketball
The four players listed below are the only players who have officially recorded a quadruple-double in an NBA game.
| Name | Date | Team | Opponent | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Overtime | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Thurmond | October 18, 1974 | Chicago Bulls | Atlanta Hawks | 22 | 14 | 13 | — | 12 | Yes | [3] |
| Alvin Robertson | February 18, 1986 | San Antonio Spurs | Phoenix Suns | 20 | 11 | 10 | 10 | — | No | [4] |
| Hakeem Olajuwon | March 29, 1990 | Houston Rockets | Milwaukee Bucks | 18 | 16 | 10 | — | 11 | No | [5] |
| David Robinson | February 17, 1994 | San Antonio Spurs | Detroit Pistons | 34 | 10 | 10 | — | 10 | No | [6] |
Quadruple-doubles have only been possible since the 1973–74 season, when the NBA started recording both blocked shots and steals. It is often speculated by observers that other all-time greats, namely Oscar Robertson (all time triple-doubles leader with 181[7][8]), Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell or Jerry West could conceivably have had quadruple-doubles.[2] According to West's biography at NBA.com, he reportedly recorded a quadruple-double after having 44 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists and 10 blocks.[9] Wilt Chamberlain also reportedly recorded a quadruple-double in Game 1 of the 1967 Eastern Division Finals against the Boston Celtics, when he had 24 points, 32 rebounds, 13 assists and 12 blocks.[10]
Near misses
Several others had finished with triple-doubles that were within one stat of a quadruple-double:
| Name | Date | Team | Opponent | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Overtime | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Barry | October 29, 1974 | Golden State Warriors | Buffalo Braves | 30 | 10 | 11 | 9 | — | No | [11][12] |
| Larry Steele | November 16, 1974 | Portland Trail Blazers | Los Angeles Lakers | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | — | No | [13] |
| Johnny Moore | January 8, 1985 | San Antonio Spurs | Golden State Warriors | 26 | 11 | 13 | 9 | — | No | [14] |
| Larry Bird[a] | February 18, 1985 | Boston Celtics | Utah Jazz | 30 | 12 | 10 | 9 | — | No | [15][16] |
| Micheal Ray Richardson | October 30, 1985 | New Jersey Nets | Indiana Pacers | 38 | 11 | 11 | 9 | — | Yes | [17] |
| Clyde Drexler | January 10, 1986 | Portland Trail Blazers | Milwaukee Bucks | 26 | 9 | 11 | 10 | — | No | [13] |
| Hakeem Olajuwon | March 3, 1990 | Houston Rockets | Golden State Warriors | 29 | 18 | 10 (9)[b] | — | 11 | No | [18][19] |
| Clyde Drexler | November 1, 1996 | Houston Rockets | Sacramento Kings | 25 | 10 | 9 | 10 | — | No | [20] |
- Notes
- a Bird sat out the fourth quarter of the game.[21]
- b Olajuwon was originally credited a quadruple-double as shown by the box score, however, the NBA stripped Olajuwon of one assist after reviewing the game tape.[18] Although the NBA does not recognize this as a quadruple-double, Olajuwon is still credited with 10 assists in his career statistics.[22]
- Jermaine Blackburn, December 20, 2008, East Kentucky Miners vs. West Virginia Wild; 22 points, 10 rebounds, 14 assists, 10 steals.[23]
- Jamel Staten, February 2, 2007, Minnesota Ripknees vs. St. Louis Stunners; 29 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists, 10 steals.[24]
NCAA Division I men
- Lester Hudson, November 13, 2007, Tennessee-Martin vs. Central Baptist; 25 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists, 10 steals.[25][26] This is the only quadruple-double in NCAA Division I men's basketball history.
Women' basketball
- Debbie Black, December 8, 1996, Colorado Xplosion vs. Atlanta Glory; 10 points, 14 rebounds, 12 assists, 10 steals.[27].
Europe
- Edwina Brown, December 2008, Israel, Ramat Hen vs. Hapoel Holon; 22 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, 10 steals. [28]
- Zoi Dimitrakou, March 22, 2009, Greece, G.S. Megas Alexandros vs. Aris Holargou; 49 points, 18 rebounds, 10 assists, 12 steals. Dimitrakou is listed as the first, and only up to date, European (male or female) player to have recorded a quadruple double.[29]
NCAA Division I women
- Ann Meyers, February 18, 1978, UCLA vs. Stephen F. Austin; 20 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists, 10 steals. This is the only quadruple-double in NCAA Division I women's basketball history.[30]
NCAA Division III women
- Evita Esteves, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004, Emmanuel vs. Johnson and Wales;13 steals, 11 assists, 10 rebounds, and 10 points. [31]
- Danna Purnell, Feb. 10,2007, SUNY-Old Westbury vs. New Rochelle;14 points, 13 steals, 11 assists and 10 rebounds. [32]
- Latiqua Williams, November 16, 2008, Bard College vs. New Rochelle; 21 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists, 11 steals. [33]
Quintuple-double
Analogous to a quadruple-double, a quintuple-double can be defined as a performance in which an individual collects at least 10 each of points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks in a single game. Such a feat has never occurred at any level of basketball above high school. The term five-by-five has been coined for a game in which a player accrues at least five each of the five stats listed.
References
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- ^ a b "'Quadruple-double' Rare in NBA". St. Petersburg Times. April 10, 2009. p. F.8.
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