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 | +/- | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 |  | Nikola Jokić  DEN | +65 |
| 60 |  | Mason Plumlee  POR/DEN | +38 |
| 63 |  | Jusuf Nurkić DEN/POR | +35 |
| 75 |  | Wilson Chandler DEN | +25 |
| 76 |  | Danilo Gallinari DEN | +25 |
| 95 |  | Jamal Murray DEN | +16 |
| 104 |  | Jameer Nelson DEN | +7 |
| 112 |  | Will Barton DEN | +2 |
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).