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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | ![]() | DeMarcus Cousins | 39.4% |
| 36 | ![]() | Rudy Gay | 27.2% |
| 49 | ![]() | Darren Collison | 25.5% |
| 104 | ![]() | Ramon Sessions | 20.2% |
| 109 | ![]() | Derrick Williams | 19.9% |
| 113 | ![]() | Ray McCallum | 19.8% |
| 138 | ![]() | Andre Miller | 17.7% |
| 141 | ![]() | Omri Casspi | 17.5% |
| 174 | ![]() | Ben McLemore | 14.6% |
| 216 | ![]() | Jason Thompson | 9.6% |
Top usage % leaders
The current 2014-15 Season NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are Russell Westbrook (48.6%, OKC), Dwyane Wade (45.5%, MIA), LeBron James (40.0%, CLE), DeMarcus Cousins (39.4%, SAC), and Monta Ellis (37.8%, DAL).









