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High leverage

High leverage possessions are those where the outcome has an above-average impact on which team wins the game, based on the score, time remaining, and relative team strength. Learn more

Minimum 33 high leverage minutes

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Top defensive rating leaders

The current December 2014 NBA leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Kyle Korver (67.7, ATL), Michael Carter-Williams (78.7, MIL), Wayne Ellington (83.8, LAL), Jimmy Butler III (87.7, CHI), and Jeremy Lin (88.0, LAL).