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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | ![]() | Anthony Davis | 33.4% |
| 13 | ![]() | DeMarcus Cousins | 31.6% |
| 16 | ![]() | Buddy Hield | 30.8% |
| 40 | ![]() | Jrue Holiday | 23.7% |
| 83 | ![]() | Terrence Jones | 20.0% |
| 121 | ![]() | Langston Galloway | 17.0% |
| 151 | ![]() | E'Twaun Moore | 14.6% |
| 193 | ![]() | Solomon Hill | 11.2% |
| 200 | ![]() | Dante Cunningham | 10.5% |
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).








