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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | ![]() | Brook Lopez | 27.1% |
| 40 | ![]() | Joe Johnson | 26.7% |
| 79 | ![]() | Thaddeus Young | 22.2% |
| 82 | ![]() | Jarrett Jack | 21.9% |
| 93 | ![]() | Deron Williams | 21.0% |
| 162 | ![]() | Bojan Bogdanović | 15.6% |
| 177 | ![]() | Alan Anderson | 14.5% |
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).






