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 | 56.7 |
| 2 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 85.9 |
| 3 |  BostonCeltics | 91.8 |
| 4 |  WashingtonWizards | 94.1 |
| 5 |  Golden StateWarriors | 96.6 |
| 6 |  New OrleansPelicans | 97.3 |
| 7 |  OrlandoMagic | 98.3 |
| 8 |  San AntonioSpurs | 101.5 |
| 9 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 102.7 |
| 10 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 102.8 |
| 11 |  DenverNuggets | 103.2 |
| 12 |  AtlantaHawks | 109.4 |
| 13 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 109.7 |
| 14 |  New YorkKnicks | 110.4 |
| 15 |  PhoenixSuns | 110.4 |
| 16 |  LAClippers | 111.5 |
| 17 |  MiamiHeat | 112.1 |
| 18 |  IndianaPacers | 115.6 |
| 19 |  DallasMavericks | 115.8 |
| 20 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 122.1 |
| 21 |  Los AngelesLakers | 122.5 |
| 22 |   UtahJazz | 127.0 |
| 23 |  ChicagoBulls | 129.0 |
| 24 |  CharlotteHornets | 130.0 |
| 25 |  SacramentoKings | 130.3 |
| 26 |  BrooklynNets | 130.8 |
| 27 |  Philadelphia76ers | 132.3 |
| 28 |  DetroitPistons | 138.5 |
| 29 |  TorontoRaptors | 142.9 |
| 30 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 143.2 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current February 2016 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Houston Rockets (56.7), Portland Trail Blazers (85.9), Boston Celtics (91.8), Washington Wizards (94.1), and Golden State Warriors (96.6).