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 |  WashingtonWizards | 50.0 |
| 2 |  LAClippers | 65.4 |
| 3 |  Los AngelesLakers | 75.0 |
| 4 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 75.0 |
| 5 |  TorontoRaptors | 81.1 |
| 6 |  AtlantaHawks | 87.7 |
| 7 |  BostonCeltics | 90.3 |
| 8 |  IndianaPacers | 90.5 |
| 9 |  CharlotteHornets | 90.9 |
| 10 |  New YorkKnicks | 91.2 |
| 11 |  DenverNuggets | 94.7 |
| 12 |  ChicagoBulls | 96.1 |
| 13 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 98.0 |
| 14 |   HoustonRockets | 100.0 |
| 15 |  SacramentoKings | 100.0 |
| 16 |  Golden StateWarriors | 103.2 |
| 17 |  New OrleansPelicans | 103.7 |
| 18 |  San AntonioSpurs | 104.6 |
| 19 |  PhoenixSuns | 105.3 |
| 20 |  OrlandoMagic | 106.5 |
| 21 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 107.7 |
| 22 |  MiamiHeat | 108.0 |
| 23 |  BrooklynNets | 108.3 |
| 24 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 128.6 |
| 25 |  Philadelphia76ers | 128.6 |
| 26 |  DallasMavericks | 129.4 |
| 27 |  DetroitPistons | 129.4 |
| 28 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 129.7 |
| 29 |   UtahJazz | 133.3 |
| 30 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 140.0 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current April 2016 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Washington Wizards (50.0), LA Clippers (65.4), Los Angeles Lakers (75.0), Milwaukee Bucks (75.0), and Toronto Raptors (81.1).