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
Usage %
Estimated share of team plays used while on court
| # | Player | USG% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Kyle Lowry  TOR | 35.6% |
| 2 |  | Derrick Rose  CHI | 32.7% |
| 3 |  | Aaron Brooks CHI | 27.8% |
| 4 |  | Al Horford  ATL | 27.4% |
| 5 |  | Jodie Meeks  DET | 27.2% |
| 6 |  | Andrew Wiggins  MIN | 25.8% |
| 7 |  | Joe Johnson  BKN | 25.0% |
| 8 |  | Markieff Morris  PHX | 24.9% |
| 9 |  | Brook Lopez BKN | 24.5% |
| 10 |  | Dion Waiters  CLE/ OKC | 23.3% |
| 11 |  | Nick Young  LAL | 22.4% |
| 12 |  | Lou Williams TOR | 21.7% |
| 13 |  | John Wall  WAS | 20.9% |
| 14 |  | Isaiah Thomas PHX/ BOS | 20.0% |
| 15 |  | Nikola Mirotic CHI | 19.0% |
| 16 |  | Reggie Jackson OKC/DET | 18.9% |
| 17 |  | Pau Gasol CHI | 18.9% |
| 18 |  | David West  IND | 18.8% |
| 19 |  | Eric Gordon  NOP | 18.7% |
| 20 |  | Goran Dragic PHX/ MIA | 18.6% |
| 21 |  | Thaddeus Young MIN/BKN | 18.5% |
| 22 |  | Bradley Beal WAS | 16.3% |
| 23 |  | Amir Johnson TOR | 15.0% |
| 24 |  | Alan Anderson BKN | 14.4% |
| 25 |  | Mirza Teletovic BKN | 14.2% |
| 26 |  | Carlos Boozer LAL | 14.2% |
| 27 |  | Joakim Noah CHI | 10.8% |
| 28 |  | Kirk Hinrich CHI | 10.3% |
| 29 |  | P.J. Tucker PHX | 7.9% |
| 30 |  | Patrick Patterson TOR | 7.5% |
| 31 |  | Kyle Korver ATL | 6.8% |
| 32 |  | Solomon Hill IND | 6.4% |
Top usage % leaders
The current January 2015 NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are Kyle Lowry (35.6%, TOR), Derrick Rose (32.7%, CHI), Aaron Brooks (27.8%, CHI), Al Horford (27.4%, ATL), and Jodie Meeks (27.2%, DET).