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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 |  | Nikola Jokić  DEN | 3.5 |
| 25 |  | Wilson Chandler DEN | 2.8 |
| 30 |  | Jusuf Nurkić DEN/ POR | 2.6 |
| 37 |  | Mason Plumlee POR/DEN | 2.5 |
| 90 |  | Danilo Gallinari DEN | 1.8 |
| 107 |  | Will Barton DEN | 1.6 |
| 129 |  | Jamal Murray DEN | 1.4 |
| 169 |  | Jameer Nelson DEN | 1.2 |
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).