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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | ![]() | LeBron James | 40.0% |
| 13 | ![]() | Kyrie Irving | 33.0% |
| 95 | ![]() | JR Smith | 20.8% |
| 134 | ![]() | Dion Waiters | 18.2% |
| 166 | ![]() | Kevin Love | 15.3% |
| 199 | ![]() | Tristan Thompson | 12.7% |
| 210 | ![]() | Matthew Dellavedova | 11.3% |
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).






