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
Defensive rebounds
| # | Player | DReb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |  | Dwight Howard  ATL | 3.6 |
| 27 |  | Paul Millsap ATL | 2.8 |
| 58 |  | Ersan Ilyasova  OKC/ PHI/ATL | 2.2 |
| 104 |  | Thabo Sefolosha ATL | 1.7 |
| 148 |  | Kyle Korver ATL/ CLE | 1.3 |
| 158 |  | Tim Hardaway Jr. ATL | 1.2 |
| 160 |  | Kent Bazemore ATL | 1.2 |
| 176 |  | Dennis Schröder ATL | 1.1 |
| 191 |  | Malcolm Delaney ATL | 1.0 |
Top defensive rebounds leaders
The current 2016-17 Season NBA leaders in high leverage defensive rebounds are Anthony Davis (4.8, NOP), Karl-Anthony Towns (4.3, MIN), Rudy Gobert (4.2, UTA), DeMarcus Cousins (4.1, NOP), and Hassan Whiteside (4.0, MIA).