Anthony Bowie's attempt at a triple double isn't the only lowlight in NBA history of players seeking the white whale of statistics. Here are five examples of dubious moments in triple-double history:
BOB SURA
In April 2004, Atlanta guard Bob Sura was looking for his third straight triple double. He needed only one rebound in the waning seconds and got it when he intentionally missed a layup and grabbed the rebound in a 129-107 victory over the Nets. But the NBA ruled the next day that there was no rebound and no shot, citing a rule that declares “a field-goal attempt is a player's attempt to shoot the ball into the basket.