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
Minimum 150 high leverage minutes
Usage %
Estimated share of team plays used while on court
| # | Player | USG% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | ![]() | Mario Hezonja | 23.0% |
| 61 | ![]() | Nikola Vučević | 22.3% |
| 73 | ![]() | Elfrid Payton | 20.5% |
| 74 | ![]() | Jason Smith | 20.4% |
| 78 | ![]() | Victor Oladipo | 20.1% |
| 131 | ![]() | Aaron Gordon | 16.9% |
| 150 | ![]() | Evan Fournier | 15.6% |
| 178 | ![]() | Tobias Harris | 13.5% |
Top usage % leaders
The current 2015-16 Season NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are Dwyane Wade (37.4%, MIA), Stephen Curry (37.1%, GSW), DeMarcus Cousins (35.6%, SAC), Reggie Jackson (35.5%, DET), and James Harden (34.7%, HOU).







