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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | ![]() | DeMarcus Cousins | 31.6% |
| 16 | ![]() | Buddy Hield | 30.8% |
| 47 | ![]() | Darren Collison | 22.6% |
| 51 | ![]() | Willie Cauley-Stein | 22.4% |
| 121 | ![]() | Langston Galloway | 17.0% |
| 126 | ![]() | Ty Lawson | 16.6% |
| 169 | ![]() | Anthony Tolliver | 12.9% |
| 195 | ![]() | Garrett Temple | 10.9% |
| 199 | ![]() | Arron Afflalo | 10.6% |
| 204 | ![]() | Matt Barnes | 10.2% |
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).









