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 |  CharlotteHornets | 59.1 |
| 2 |  Golden StateWarriors | 70.3 |
| 3 |  DetroitPistons | 80.0 |
| 4 |  AtlantaHawks | 81.3 |
| 5 |  San AntonioSpurs | 84.6 |
| 6 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 90.5 |
| 7 |  IndianaPacers | 96.3 |
| 8 |  ChicagoBulls | 96.4 |
| 9 |  SacramentoKings | 98.6 |
| 10 |  DenverNuggets | 100.9 |
| 11 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 102.3 |
| 12 |  MiamiHeat | 103.0 |
| 13 |   HoustonRockets | 103.5 |
| 14 |  OrlandoMagic | 105.1 |
| 15 |  Los AngelesLakers | 105.7 |
| 16 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 108.2 |
| 17 |  TorontoRaptors | 111.1 |
| 18 |  DallasMavericks | 111.4 |
| 19 |  BrooklynNets | 112.0 |
| 20 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 113.0 |
| 21 |  New YorkKnicks | 114.8 |
| 22 |  BostonCeltics | 116.0 |
| 23 |  LAClippers | 116.2 |
| 24 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 118.1 |
| 25 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 119.6 |
| 26 |  PhoenixSuns | 120.0 |
| 27 |   UtahJazz | 121.7 |
| 28 |  WashingtonWizards | 125.9 |
| 29 |  Philadelphia76ers | 127.8 |
| 30 |  New OrleansPelicans | 134.7 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current March 2016 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Charlotte Hornets (59.1), Golden State Warriors (70.3), Detroit Pistons (80.0), Atlanta Hawks (81.3), and San Antonio Spurs (84.6).