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
Plus/minus
| # | Player | +/- | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |  | Richard Jefferson  CLE | +111 |
| 14 |  | LeBron James CLE | +95 |
| 51 |  | Iman Shumpert CLE | +44 |
| 54 |  | Kyrie Irving CLE | +41 |
| 68 |  | Kevin Love CLE | +32 |
| 101 |  | Kyle Korver  ATL/CLE | +9 |
| 123 |  | Channing Frye CLE | -7 |
| 158 |  | Deron Williams  DAL/CLE | -37 |
Top plus/minus leaders
The current 2016-17 Season NBA leaders in high leverage plus/minus are Isaiah Thomas (+154, BOS), Kawhi Leonard (+144, SAS), LaMarcus Aldridge (+132, SAS), Russell Westbrook (+125, OKC), and Klay Thompson (+119, GSW).