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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 |  | Nikola Jokić  DEN | 98.1 |
| 19 |  | Jusuf Nurkić DEN/ POR | 98.3 |
| 30 |  | Will Barton DEN | 100.7 |
| 32 |  | Danilo Gallinari DEN | 100.9 |
| 39 |  | Jameer Nelson DEN | 101.3 |
| 50 |  | Wilson Chandler DEN | 102.2 |
| 68 |  | Jamal Murray DEN | 103.5 |
| 80 |  | Mason Plumlee POR/DEN | 104.1 |
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).