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 |   HoustonRockets | 80.4 |
| 2 |  MiamiHeat | 80.8 |
| 3 |  Golden StateWarriors | 87.0 |
| 4 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 87.8 |
| 5 |  AtlantaHawks | 89.9 |
| 6 |  DallasMavericks | 90.1 |
| 7 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 93.8 |
| 8 |  OrlandoMagic | 95.7 |
| 9 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 97.2 |
| 10 |  ChicagoBulls | 97.4 |
| 11 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 97.6 |
| 12 |  DenverNuggets | 98.2 |
| 13 |  San AntonioSpurs | 98.4 |
| 14 |  PhoenixSuns | 99.0 |
| 15 |  WashingtonWizards | 100.0 |
| 16 |  DetroitPistons | 100.9 |
| 17 |  LAClippers | 101.3 |
| 18 |  Los AngelesLakers | 101.6 |
| 19 |  New YorkKnicks | 102.3 |
| 20 |  Philadelphia76ers | 102.7 |
| 21 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 103.9 |
| 22 |  TorontoRaptors | 107.0 |
| 23 |  BrooklynNets | 107.1 |
| 24 |  CharlotteHornets | 107.5 |
| 25 |  IndianaPacers | 108.8 |
| 26 |  BostonCeltics | 109.3 |
| 27 |   UtahJazz | 109.4 |
| 28 |  SacramentoKings | 114.4 |
| 29 |  New OrleansPelicans | 114.5 |
| 30 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 123.8 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current November 2014 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Houston Rockets (80.4), Miami Heat (80.8), Golden State Warriors (87.0), Portland Trail Blazers (87.8), and Atlanta Hawks (89.9).