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
Defensive rating
Points allowed per 100 possessions Learn more
| # | Team | DRtg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  DallasMavericks | 93.2 |
| 2 |  Golden StateWarriors | 93.4 |
| 3 |  AtlantaHawks | 95.8 |
| 4 |   HoustonRockets | 96.2 |
| 5 |  MiamiHeat | 97.1 |
| 6 |  Philadelphia76ers | 98.0 |
| 7 |  ChicagoBulls | 101.6 |
| 8 |  CharlotteHornets | 101.9 |
| 9 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 102.1 |
| 10 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 102.6 |
| 11 |  LAClippers | 103.4 |
| 12 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 103.6 |
| 13 |  IndianaPacers | 103.6 |
| 14 |  BrooklynNets | 103.7 |
| 15 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 103.9 |
| 16 |  PhoenixSuns | 104.1 |
| 17 |  San AntonioSpurs | 104.1 |
| 18 |  OrlandoMagic | 104.7 |
| 19 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 105.9 |
| 20 |  WashingtonWizards | 106.0 |
| 21 |  Los AngelesLakers | 106.7 |
| 22 |  New OrleansPelicans | 107.0 |
| 23 |  New YorkKnicks | 107.4 |
| 24 |  DenverNuggets | 107.7 |
| 25 |   UtahJazz | 108.3 |
| 26 |  TorontoRaptors | 108.8 |
| 27 |  BostonCeltics | 109.0 |
| 28 |  DetroitPistons | 109.2 |
| 29 |  SacramentoKings | 109.7 |
| 30 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 112.0 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current 2014-15 Season NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Dallas Mavericks (93.2), Golden State Warriors (93.4), Atlanta Hawks (95.8), Houston Rockets (96.2), and Miami Heat (97.1).