Listing the only 7 NBA players to record a 30-point triple-double with 0 turnovers

James Harden is one of the best players in the NBA
James Harden is one of the best players in the NBA

#4 Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley is an NBA legend
Charles Barkley is an NBA legend

Sir Charles is counted amongst NBA greats. An absolute beast on the offensive end, Charles Barkley, in the 1987-88 season, averaged 28.3 points per game. In the season before his career-best scoring average, he became the first player in the league to register a 30-point triple-double with zero turnovers.

While playing for the Philadelphia 76ers, Barkley battled against the Isiah Thomas-led Detroit Pistons on March 14, 1987. Despite losing the game to the Pistons, Barkley's performance set new standards for the players in the league. In the match, he scored 30 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists and zero turnovers.

#5 James Harden

James Harden in Houston Rockets colors
James Harden in Houston Rockets colors

James Harden is the latest player to join this exclusive NBA club. He achieved the stat line in the discussion on March 1, 2021. On this date, the Brooklyn Nets met the San Antonio Spurs with a spectacular performance by Kyrie Irving and Harden, beat the Spurs 124-113.

Harden recorded 30 points, 15 assists, 14 rebounds and zero turnovers. His stat line highlighted Harden's lethality on the court. He is not only a brilliant scorer but a great passer and rebounder. The 2021-22 season will hopefully see a healthy Harden, Kyrie and Kevin Durant start most games for the Nets.

#6 Nikola Vucevic

Nikola Vucevic joined the Chicago Bulls to play alongside Zach LaVine. With the recent addition of players like Lonzo Ball, Alex Caruso and DeMar DeRozan, the Bulls are in the process of creating a NBA championship contending team. Vuceivic's presence as an excellent mid-range shooter on Chicago's roster added a much-needed scoring depth to the team's attacking force.

Vucevic is one of seven players in the history of the NBA and the only player on the Chicago Bulls' squad to have registered a 30-point triple-double with zero turnovers. He achieved this feat on February 19, 2021, against the Golden State Warriors. His 30 points, 10 assists, 16 rebounds and zero turnovers ensured his spot on the list.

#7 Antoine Walker

Antoine Walker, a 2006 NBA champion, played for the Boston Celtics from 1996-97 to 2002-03 and was an essential attacking asset for the team. He became a member of the 30-point triple-doubles with zero turnover club on February 12, 2002. He scored 30 points, 14 assists, 12 rebounds and zero assists. By doing so, he helped the Celts defeat the Denver Nuggets 110-93.

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