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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | ![]() | Carmelo Anthony | 34.0% |
| 19 | ![]() | Derrick Rose | 29.1% |
| 97 | ![]() | Kyle O'Quinn | 18.7% |
| 101 | ![]() | Brandon Jennings | 18.4% |
| 107 | ![]() | Kristaps Porziņģis | 18.1% |
| 129 | ![]() | Justin Holiday | 16.6% |
| 147 | ![]() | Courtney Lee | 15.0% |
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).






