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 |  MiamiHeat | 75.0 |
| 2 |  AtlantaHawks | 81.0 |
| 3 |  DallasMavericks | 83.7 |
| 4 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 84.6 |
| 5 |  San AntonioSpurs | 85.2 |
| 6 |  CharlotteHornets | 85.9 |
| 7 |  LAClippers | 89.7 |
| 8 |  Philadelphia76ers | 93.4 |
| 9 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 94.6 |
| 10 |  DetroitPistons | 96.8 |
| 11 |  ChicagoBulls | 100.7 |
| 12 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 101.4 |
| 13 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 102.9 |
| 14 |  TorontoRaptors | 103.2 |
| 15 |  WashingtonWizards | 103.4 |
| 16 |  BostonCeltics | 103.4 |
| 17 |  New YorkKnicks | 104.0 |
| 18 |  SacramentoKings | 105.0 |
| 19 |  IndianaPacers | 111.7 |
| 20 |   UtahJazz | 112.2 |
| 21 |  New OrleansPelicans | 113.8 |
| 22 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 114.3 |
| 23 |  Los AngelesLakers | 115.0 |
| 24 |  Golden StateWarriors | 115.2 |
| 25 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 116.1 |
| 26 |  DenverNuggets | 117.2 |
| 27 |  BrooklynNets | 121.4 |
| 28 |  OrlandoMagic | 121.4 |
| 29 |  PhoenixSuns | 125.7 |
| 30 |   HoustonRockets | 130.0 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current January 2015 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Miami Heat (75.0), Atlanta Hawks (81.0), Dallas Mavericks (83.7), Milwaukee Bucks (84.6), and San Antonio Spurs (85.2).