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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | DeMar DeRozan | 45.6% |
| 46 | ![]() | Kyle Lowry | 22.7% |
| 69 | ![]() | Serge Ibaka | 21.2% |
| 88 | ![]() | Norman Powell | 19.5% |
| 110 | ![]() | Cory Joseph | 17.8% |
| 117 | ![]() | Terrence Ross | 17.2% |
| 145 | ![]() | Jonas Valančiūnas | 15.1% |
| 194 | ![]() | Patrick Patterson | 11.1% |
| 205 | ![]() | P.J. Tucker | 9.4% |
| 211 | ![]() | Lucas Nogueira | 8.4% |
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).









