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
Defensive rating
Opponent points allowed per 100 possessions while on court Learn more
| # | Player | DRtg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Al Horford  ATL | 81.2 |
| 2 |  | Kyle Korver ATL | 82.3 |
| 3 |  | Patrick Patterson  TOR | 92.3 |
| 4 |  | Derrick Rose  CHI | 92.7 |
| 5 |  | Joakim Noah CHI | 94.9 |
| 6 |  | Dion Waiters  CLE/ OKC | 97.3 |
| 7 |  | Kirk Hinrich CHI | 97.6 |
| 8 |  | Reggie Jackson OKC/ DET | 98.5 |
| 9 |  | Amir Johnson TOR | 98.9 |
| 10 |  | Pau Gasol CHI | 98.9 |
| 11 |  | Lou Williams TOR | 98.9 |
| 12 |  | Nikola Mirotic CHI | 100.0 |
| 13 |  | Kyle Lowry TOR | 104.1 |
| 14 |  | Bradley Beal  WAS | 104.6 |
| 15 |  | Jodie Meeks DET | 105.5 |
| 16 |  | John Wall WAS | 106.0 |
| 17 |  | Thaddeus Young  MIN/ BKN | 109.2 |
| 18 |  | Carlos Boozer  LAL | 109.8 |
| 19 |  | Mirza Teletovic BKN | 112.1 |
| 20 |  | Markieff Morris  PHX | 113.9 |
| 21 |  | P.J. Tucker PHX | 114.9 |
| 22 |  | Nick Young LAL | 115.6 |
| 23 |  | Aaron Brooks CHI | 116.5 |
| 24 |  | Solomon Hill  IND | 116.9 |
| 25 |  | Eric Gordon  NOP | 119.7 |
| 26 |  | Alan Anderson BKN | 121.5 |
| 27 |  | Andrew Wiggins MIN | 121.7 |
| 28 |  | Goran Dragic PHX/ MIA | 122.1 |
| 29 |  | Joe Johnson BKN | 127.3 |
| 30 |  | Isaiah Thomas PHX/ BOS | 128.6 |
| 31 |  | David West IND | 129.7 |
| 32 |  | Brook Lopez BKN | 133.3 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current January 2015 NBA leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Al Horford (81.2, ATL), Kyle Korver (82.3, ATL), Patrick Patterson (92.3, TOR), Derrick Rose (92.7, CHI), and Joakim Noah (94.9, CHI).