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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 35 high leverage minutes

Opponent points allowed per 100 possessions while on court Learn more

Top defensive rating leaders

The current November 2014 NBA leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Trevor Ariza (77.8, HOU), Paul Millsap (81.0, ATL), Mario Chalmers (82.6, MIA), James Harden (82.7, HOU), and Isaiah Thomas (84.5, BOS).