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 |  AtlantaHawks | 86.8 |
| 2 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 93.2 |
| 3 |  Philadelphia76ers | 93.8 |
| 4 |  MiamiHeat | 94.1 |
| 5 |  DallasMavericks | 94.1 |
| 6 |  ChicagoBulls | 94.4 |
| 7 |  Golden StateWarriors | 95.4 |
| 8 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 100.2 |
| 9 |  DenverNuggets | 100.3 |
| 10 |  San AntonioSpurs | 100.9 |
| 11 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 101.1 |
| 12 |  CharlotteHornets | 101.3 |
| 13 |  IndianaPacers | 101.4 |
| 14 |   HoustonRockets | 102.9 |
| 15 |  PhoenixSuns | 103.4 |
| 16 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 104.2 |
| 17 |  DetroitPistons | 104.3 |
| 18 |  WashingtonWizards | 104.5 |
| 19 |  New OrleansPelicans | 105.5 |
| 20 |  BostonCeltics | 105.5 |
| 21 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 106.1 |
| 22 |  Los AngelesLakers | 106.2 |
| 23 |  BrooklynNets | 106.4 |
| 24 |  OrlandoMagic | 106.9 |
| 25 |  New YorkKnicks | 107.6 |
| 26 |  TorontoRaptors | 107.6 |
| 27 |   UtahJazz | 108.5 |
| 28 |  SacramentoKings | 109.4 |
| 29 |  LAClippers | 110.1 |
| 30 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 114.8 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current 2014-15 Season NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Atlanta Hawks (86.8), Cleveland Cavaliers (93.2), Philadelphia 76ers (93.8), Miami Heat (94.1), and Dallas Mavericks (94.1).