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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 |  | Iman Shumpert  CLE | 100.3 |
| 110 |  | Richard Jefferson CLE | 106.5 |
| 122 |  | LeBron James CLE | 107.5 |
| 157 |  | Kevin Love CLE | 111.1 |
| 159 |  | Deron Williams  DAL/CLE | 111.2 |
| 168 |  | Channing Frye CLE | 112.4 |
| 173 |  | Kyle Korver  ATL/CLE | 112.7 |
| 174 |  | Kyrie Irving 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).