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 |  PhoenixSuns | 82.4 |
| 2 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 84.4 |
| 3 |  ChicagoBulls | 84.4 |
| 4 |  SacramentoKings | 86.4 |
| 5 |   UtahJazz | 91.4 |
| 6 |  CharlotteHornets | 91.7 |
| 7 |  AtlantaHawks | 92.3 |
| 8 |  IndianaPacers | 92.5 |
| 9 |  MiamiHeat | 95.2 |
| 10 |   HoustonRockets | 102.4 |
| 11 |  New YorkKnicks | 104.2 |
| 12 |  New OrleansPelicans | 105.3 |
| 13 |  Golden StateWarriors | 106.5 |
| 14 |  DallasMavericks | 106.9 |
| 15 |  DenverNuggets | 107.7 |
| 16 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 110.5 |
| 17 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 114.3 |
| 18 |  BostonCeltics | 116.2 |
| 19 |  WashingtonWizards | 118.5 |
| 20 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 122.2 |
| 21 |  Philadelphia76ers | 123.3 |
| 22 |  OrlandoMagic | 125.0 |
| 23 |  San AntonioSpurs | 128.6 |
| 24 |  TorontoRaptors | 130.2 |
| 25 |  BrooklynNets | 133.3 |
| 26 |  LAClippers | 136.8 |
| 27 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 143.6 |
| 28 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 148.3 |
| 29 |  Los AngelesLakers | 155.6 |
| 30 |  DetroitPistons | 157.1 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current April 2015 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Phoenix Suns (82.4), Cleveland Cavaliers (84.4), Chicago Bulls (84.4), Sacramento Kings (86.4), and Utah Jazz (91.4).