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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | ![]() | Paul George | 33.9% |
| 49 | ![]() | Jeff Teague | 22.5% |
| 92 | ![]() | Myles Turner | 19.1% |
| 93 | ![]() | Monta Ellis | 18.9% |
| 155 | ![]() | CJ Miles | 14.5% |
| 170 | ![]() | Thaddeus Young | 12.9% |
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).





