5 NBA teams LeBron James has recorded the most triple-doubles against

LeBron James during Los Angeles Lakers v Utah Jazz
LeBron James during Los Angeles Lakers v Utah Jazz

#3 Detroit Pistons - 6 triple-doubles

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LeBron James has played a total of 58 games against the Detroit Pistons. With a history of playoff losses to the franchise, LeBron has recorded some impressive individual statistics against the Pistons.

With a career total of 1,393 points, 403 rebounds and 418 assists, LeBron also recorded six triple-doubles against Detroit. LeBron James recorded his 90th career triple-double against the Pistons while playing for the LA Lakers.

With 21 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists in a 106-99 Lakers win. It was their 29th game of the season and it extended their winning streak to five.

For his career, LeBron James averages 24 points, 6.9 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game against the Detroit Pistons.


#4 Denver Nuggets - 7 triple-doubles

LeBron James brings the ball up court against the Denver Nuggets
LeBron James brings the ball up court against the Denver Nuggets

Having played the majority of his career in the Eastern Conference, LeBron has only played 36 games against the Denver Nuggets. However, this hasn't stopped him from getting his numbers against the franchise.

With a total of seven triple-doubles against the Nuggets, LeBron James also recorded a total of 956 points. 267 rebounds and 303 assists against them. His most recent triple-double came in the 2020-21 season.

When the Lakers faced the Nuggets on the 5th of February, the matchup saw the Lakers win 114-93. LeBron James recorded a triple-double of 27 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists against Nikola Jokic who recorded a double-double of his own.

For his career, LeBron James averaged 26.6 points, 7.4 rebounds and 8.4 assists per game against the Denver Nuggets.


#5 Sacramento Kings - 7 triple-doubles

LeBron James warms up ahead of the Sacramento Kings game
LeBron James warms up ahead of the Sacramento Kings game

Similar to the situation with Denver, having only played in the Western Conference for three seasons, LeBron James has played against the Sacramento Kings only 32 times. However, in that time, he has recorded a total of seven triple-doubles against the franchise.

With career totals of 822 points, 245 assists and 272 rebounds, LeBron James has had a fairly successful record against Sacramento. The game against the Kings on the 2nd of February in 2020 was particularly memorable as it had been right after the tribute to the late Kobe Bryant.

LeBron James recorded 15 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists on an off night for shooting. It was also his 92nd triple-double of his career. LA scored 81 points in the first half, matching Bryant's career-high. The Lakers went on to route Sacramento 129-113.

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For his career, LeBron James averaged 25.7 points, 7.7 rebounds and 8.5 assists per game against the Sacramento Kings.

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