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 31 high leverage minutes
Usage %
Estimated share of team plays used while on court
Top usage % leaders
The current December 2016 NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are DeMarcus Cousins (44.3%, NOP), John Wall (38.2%, WAS), Jimmy Butler III (33.0%, CHI), Paul George (31.1%, IND), and Damian Lillard (31.1%, POR).

















































