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
Minimum 150 high leverage minutes
Defensive rating
Opponent points allowed per 100 possessions while on court Learn more
| # | Player | DRtg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 |  | Paul Millsap  ATL | 98.3 |
| 31 |  | Dwight Howard ATL | 100.7 |
| 44 |  | Thabo Sefolosha ATL | 101.8 |
| 49 |  | Tim Hardaway Jr. ATL | 102.1 |
| 51 |  | Ersan Ilyasova  OKC/ PHI/ATL | 102.2 |
| 54 |  | Dennis Schröder ATL | 102.4 |
| 72 |  | Malcolm Delaney ATL | 103.7 |
| 74 |  | Kent Bazemore ATL | 103.8 |
| 173 |  | Kyle Korver ATL/ CLE | 112.7 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current 2016-17 Season NBA leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Jonathon Simmons (88.9, SAS), Shaun Livingston (89.3, GSW), Draymond Green (90.8, GSW), Andre Iguodala (91.7, GSW), and JaMychal Green (91.7, MEM).