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 150 high leverage minutes
Defensive rating
Opponent points allowed per 100 possessions while on court Learn more
| # | Player | DRtg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 |  | Pablo Prigioni  NYK/  HOU | 95.2 |
| 93 |  | Amar'e Stoudemire NYK/ DAL | 102.9 |
| 115 |  | Jason Smith NYK | 104.6 |
| 167 |  | JR Smith NYK/ CLE | 108.7 |
| 187 |  | Shane Larkin NYK | 110.3 |
| 202 |  | Tim Hardaway Jr. NYK | 111.8 |
| 207 |  | Lance Thomas  OKC/NYK | 112.5 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current 2014-15 Season NBA leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Zach Randolph (85.8, MEM), Draymond Green (86.9, GSW), Stephen Curry (88.8, GSW), Chandler Parsons (88.9, DAL), and Luc Mbah a Moute (89.3, PHI).