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
Usage %
Estimated share of team plays used while on court
| # | Player | USG% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Kyle Lowry  TOR | 29.2% |
| 2 |  | Tyreke Evans  NOP | 29.2% |
| 3 |  | Lou Williams TOR | 27.8% |
| 4 |  | James Harden   HOU | 27.6% |
| 5 |  | Eric Bledsoe  PHX | 27.5% |
| 6 |  | Anthony Davis NOP | 27.5% |
| 7 |  | Joe Johnson  BKN | 27.1% |
| 8 |  | Isaiah Thomas PHX/ BOS | 27.1% |
| 9 |  | Kemba Walker  CHA | 25.0% |
| 10 |  | Mo Williams  MIN/CHA | 24.6% |
| 11 |  | John Wall  WAS | 24.1% |
| 12 |  | Nick Young  LAL | 24.0% |
| 13 |  | Reggie Jackson  OKC/ DET | 23.9% |
| 14 |  | Ryan Anderson NOP | 22.6% |
| 15 |  | Mike Conley  MEM | 22.6% |
| 16 |  | Marc Gasol MEM | 22.2% |
| 17 |  | Al Jefferson CHA | 21.8% |
| 18 |  | Jarrett Jack BKN | 21.5% |
| 19 |  | Carlos Boozer LAL | 21.5% |
| 20 |  | Gerald Henderson CHA | 20.4% |
| 21 |  | Jordan Hill LAL | 20.2% |
| 22 |  | Thaddeus Young MIN/BKN | 19.6% |
| 23 |  | Mario Chalmers  MIA | 19.6% |
| 24 |  | Wayne Ellington LAL | 19.4% |
| 25 |  | Jeremy Lin LAL | 19.1% |
| 26 |  | Norris Cole MIA/NOP | 17.6% |
| 27 |  | Anthony Morrow OKC | 17.2% |
| 28 |  | Kyle Korver  ATL | 16.7% |
| 29 |  | Eric Gordon NOP | 15.4% |
| 30 |  | Wesley Johnson LAL | 14.6% |
| 31 |  | Serge Ibaka OKC | 13.6% |
| 32 |  | Patrick Patterson TOR | 12.9% |
| 33 |  | Marvin Williams CHA | 11.6% |
| 34 |  | Quincy Pondexter MEM/NOP | 10.7% |
Top usage % leaders
The current 2014-15 Season NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are Kyle Lowry (29.2%, TOR), Tyreke Evans (29.2%, NOP), Lou Williams (27.8%, TOR), James Harden (27.6%, HOU), and Eric Bledsoe (27.5%, PHX).