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 |  DetroitPistons | 78.7 |
| 2 |  Golden StateWarriors | 83.3 |
| 3 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 85.5 |
| 4 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 86.5 |
| 5 |  MiamiHeat | 86.6 |
| 6 |  CharlotteHornets | 86.7 |
| 7 |  BrooklynNets | 91.0 |
| 8 |  ChicagoBulls | 91.1 |
| 9 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 92.5 |
| 10 |  AtlantaHawks | 93.1 |
| 11 |  OrlandoMagic | 95.5 |
| 12 |   HoustonRockets | 98.1 |
| 13 |  SacramentoKings | 99.2 |
| 14 |  DallasMavericks | 100.0 |
| 15 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 101.1 |
| 16 |  IndianaPacers | 101.2 |
| 17 |  WashingtonWizards | 104.7 |
| 18 |  New YorkKnicks | 105.7 |
| 19 |  LAClippers | 106.0 |
| 20 |  TorontoRaptors | 106.6 |
| 21 |  San AntonioSpurs | 107.4 |
| 22 |  Philadelphia76ers | 108.3 |
| 23 |  PhoenixSuns | 108.4 |
| 24 |   UtahJazz | 110.0 |
| 25 |  BostonCeltics | 110.3 |
| 26 |  DenverNuggets | 112.1 |
| 27 |  New OrleansPelicans | 114.3 |
| 28 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 116.5 |
| 29 |  Los AngelesLakers | 118.2 |
| 30 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 124.8 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current November 2015 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Detroit Pistons (78.7), Golden State Warriors (83.3), Minnesota Timberwolves (85.5), Cleveland Cavaliers (86.5), and Miami Heat (86.6).