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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | ![]() | DeMar DeRozan | 34.1% |
| 10 | ![]() | Kyle Lowry | 34.1% |
| 38 | ![]() | Lou Williams | 26.9% |
| 120 | ![]() | Greivis Vasquez | 19.0% |
| 148 | ![]() | James Johnson | 16.4% |
| 180 | ![]() | Terrence Ross | 14.3% |
| 182 | ![]() | Amir Johnson | 14.1% |
| 198 | ![]() | Patrick Patterson | 12.8% |
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).







