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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | ![]() | Carmelo Anthony | 7.7 |
| 36 | ![]() | Derrick Rose | 6.2 |
| 45 | ![]() | Kristaps Porziņģis | 5.7 |
| 104 | ![]() | Justin Holiday | 4.1 |
| 118 | ![]() | Courtney Lee | 3.9 |
| 137 | ![]() | Brandon Jennings | 3.4 |
| 163 | ![]() | Kyle O'Quinn | 3.0 |
Top points leaders
The current 2016-17 Season NBA leaders in high leverage points are Russell Westbrook (12.6, OKC), Isaiah Thomas (12.0, BOS), Anthony Davis (10.7, NOP), DeMarcus Cousins (10.4, NOP), and James Harden (10.3, HOU).






