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The scorer's table: Magic's Howard leads 20-20 pack

ORLANDO, Jan. 08, 2008 – In the NBA, scoring 20 points and grabbing 20 rebounds is rarer than a triple-double.

This season six players have combined to achieve 20-20 status 11 times: Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic, Chris Kaman of the Los Angeles Clippers, Al Jefferson of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Tyson Chandler of the New Orleans Hornets, Emeka Okafor of the Charlotte Bobcats and Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics. By comparison, eight NBA players have posted a combined 20 triple-doubles this season. Since 2000, players have gone 20-20 139 times, compared to 269 triple-doubles.

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