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 |  Golden StateWarriors | 87.6 |
| 2 |  AtlantaHawks | 93.9 |
| 3 |   HoustonRockets | 97.3 |
| 4 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 97.7 |
| 5 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 98.2 |
| 6 |  DetroitPistons | 98.6 |
| 7 |  CharlotteHornets | 99.2 |
| 8 |  OrlandoMagic | 99.6 |
| 9 |  MiamiHeat | 100.2 |
| 10 |  DenverNuggets | 100.6 |
| 11 |  San AntonioSpurs | 100.9 |
| 12 |  WashingtonWizards | 101.6 |
| 13 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 102.1 |
| 14 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 103.6 |
| 15 |  SacramentoKings | 104.4 |
| 16 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 105.1 |
| 17 |  ChicagoBulls | 105.5 |
| 18 |  TorontoRaptors | 105.9 |
| 19 |  Los AngelesLakers | 107.3 |
| 20 |  New OrleansPelicans | 107.5 |
| 21 |  LAClippers | 107.8 |
| 22 |  IndianaPacers | 109.1 |
| 23 |  DallasMavericks | 109.6 |
| 24 |  BostonCeltics | 110.1 |
| 25 |  BrooklynNets | 110.8 |
| 26 |  New YorkKnicks | 110.8 |
| 27 |  PhoenixSuns | 110.8 |
| 28 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 114.2 |
| 29 |   UtahJazz | 118.0 |
| 30 |  Philadelphia76ers | 122.1 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current 2015-16 Season NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Golden State Warriors (87.6), Atlanta Hawks (93.9), Houston Rockets (97.3), Memphis Grizzlies (97.7), and Milwaukee Bucks (98.2).