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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | ![]() | Dennis Schröder | 24.9% |
| 59 | ![]() | Malcolm Delaney | 21.5% |
| 60 | ![]() | Tim Hardaway Jr. | 21.5% |
| 72 | ![]() | Paul Millsap | 21.0% |
| 133 | ![]() | Ersan Ilyasova | 16.3% |
| 140 | ![]() | Kent Bazemore | 15.8% |
| 164 | ![]() | Dwight Howard | 13.7% |
| 167 | ![]() | Kyle Korver | 13.1% |
| 198 | ![]() | Thabo Sefolosha | 10.6% |
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).








