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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 |  | Carmelo Anthony  NYK | 78.7 |
| 29 |  | Derrick Rose NYK | 64.2 |
| 85 |  | Kristaps Porziņģis NYK | 44.9 |
| 98 |  | Kyle O'Quinn NYK | 42.5 |
| 116 |  | Courtney Lee NYK | 38.6 |
| 123 |  | Justin Holiday NYK | 38.1 |
| 152 |  | Brandon Jennings NYK/ WAS | 32.2 |
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).