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
Points
| # | Player | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |  | Anthony Davis  NOP | 87.5 |
| 16 |  | DeMarcus Cousins  SAC/NOP | 74.2 |
| 38 |  | Buddy Hield NOP/SAC | 60.2 |
| 73 |  | Jrue Holiday NOP | 48.9 |
| 86 |  | Terrence Jones NOP/ MIL | 44.6 |
| 135 |  | Langston Galloway NOP/SAC | 34.7 |
| 153 |  | E'Twaun Moore NOP | 32.1 |
| 176 |  | Dante Cunningham NOP | 28.0 |
| 192 |  | Solomon Hill NOP | 25.3 |
Top points leaders
The current 2016-17 Season NBA leaders in high leverage points are Russell Westbrook (129.3, OKC), James Harden (122.3, HOU), DeMar DeRozan (110.5, TOR), Jimmy Butler III (102.4, CHI), and Anthony Davis (87.5, NOP).