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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | ![]() | Carmelo Anthony | 31.5% |
| 34 | ![]() | Kristaps Porziņģis | 25.1% |
| 52 | ![]() | Derrick Williams | 22.8% |
| 86 | ![]() | Arron Afflalo | 19.6% |
| 143 | ![]() | Langston Galloway | 16.2% |
| 168 | ![]() | Robin Lopez | 14.4% |
| 191 | ![]() | Lance Thomas | 11.6% |
| 211 | ![]() | Jose Calderon | 8.6% |
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).







