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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | ![]() | Damian Lillard | 34.3% |
| 53 | ![]() | CJ McCollum | 22.4% |
| 79 | ![]() | Jusuf Nurkić | 20.5% |
| 84 | ![]() | Evan Turner | 20.0% |
| 165 | ![]() | Maurice Harkless | 13.3% |
| 173 | ![]() | Al-Farouq Aminu | 12.6% |
| 179 | ![]() | Allen Crabbe | 12.1% |
| 197 | ![]() | Mason Plumlee | 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).







