NBA: 3 Triple-Doubles with zero turnovers

A triple-double is not an easy achievement and involves the player to dominate with his all-around game-play. It requires players to have extraordinary skill, along with unquestionable court-vision.

Turnover is when a team loses the possession of the ball to the opposition before the player takes a shot. The points-rebounds-assists is the usual combination with which players register triple-doubles and it requires a player to dish out dimes a lot. One way in which a turnover occurs is when a pass gets intercepted by the opposition player and this is the most common turnover in the NBA.

However, there are few NBA players who have a terrific court-vision and passing ability. In this article, let us take a look at three triple-doubles with zero turnovers.

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#3 Baron Davis

Baron Davis came up big with his performance

Stat Line: 33 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists and 2 steals on 41.4 percent shooting

Baron Davis was drafted with the third overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets in the 1999 NBA draft. He dominated the league and had the potential to become one of the greatest point guards but continuous injuries derailed his career and he slowly faded away.

Davis showed flashes of what he was truly capable of doing when the Hornets played the Magic in Eastern Conference First Round of the 2002 NBA Playoffs. After the first two games, the series was tied at one apiece and the Hornets visited Orlando for Game 3.

He exploded for 33 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists to collect a triple-double and beat the Magic on the road. He had zero turnovers on the night and was +14 on the night. Tracy McGrady scored a game-high 37 points for the Magic but Davis' all-around game helped the Hornets outlast the Magic in overtime, 110-100. The Hornets finished the series in 4 games.

#2 Chris Paul

Chris Paul is in his second season with the Rockets

Stat Line: 24 points, 11 rebounds, 15 assists and 2 steals on 52.6 percent shooting

Chris Paul is a Point Guard who plays the position to perfection. He is known for his insane dribbling skills and has a lot of broken ankles under his belt. Widely acknowledged as one of the greatest pass-first Point Guards of all-time, he dishes out dimes like it's nothing.

In the 2008 NBA Playoffs, the New Orleans Pelicans were up against the Dallas Mavericks in the First Round. The Pelicans were up 3-1 after four games and the focus shifted to the final one at the New Orleans Arena.

Paul had a memorable game and messed around as he scored 24 points, to go along with 11 rebounds and 15 assists. All of this without a single turnover on the night. He finished the game shooting 10-19 from the field.

The Pelicans won the game, 99-94 and booked themselves a spot in the Western Conference Semifinals.

#1 Magic Johnson

Magic Johnson is the greatest PG of all-time

Stat Line: 21 points, 10 rebounds, 17 assists and 2 blocks on 46.7 percent shooting

Magic Johson is widely acclaimed as the greatest Point Guards of all-time. He was known for his passing ability and is one of the most visionary players of all-time. He was a 5-time NBA champion, 12-time NBA All-Star and a 3-time Finals MVP. A career filled with accolades, there can never be a discussion about records without his name in it.

In the 1991 NBA Playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers were pitted against the Golden State Warriors and Magic Johnson came up big with a sensational performance. He was at his usual best and posted a triple-double with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 17 assists.

He had zero turnovers on the night and finished the night shooting 7-15 with a field-goal percentage of 46.7. Thanks to Magic's magical performance, the Lakers went on to beat the Golden State Warriors, 126-106. Los Angeles went on to clinch the series in 5 games.