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
Usage %
Estimated share of team plays used while on court
| # | Player | USG% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | ![]() | Harrison Barnes | 24.3% |
| 76 | ![]() | Dwight Powell | 20.7% |
| 82 | ![]() | Wesley Matthews | 20.2% |
| 111 | ![]() | Seth Curry | 17.8% |
| 131 | ![]() | Dirk Nowitzki | 16.5% |
| 142 | ![]() | Deron Williams | 15.5% |
| 196 | ![]() | Dorian Finney-Smith | 10.8% |
Top usage % leaders
The current 2016-17 Season NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are DeMar DeRozan (45.6%, TOR), Russell Westbrook (44.6%, OKC), James Harden (43.0%, HOU), John Wall (37.6%, WAS), and Andrew Wiggins (36.4%, MIN).






