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
Defensive rating
Points allowed per 100 possessions Learn more
| # | Team | DRtg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Golden StateWarriors | 83.1 |
| 2 |  AtlantaHawks | 95.9 |
| 3 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 99.0 |
| 4 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 99.6 |
| 5 |  San AntonioSpurs | 100.2 |
| 6 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 100.5 |
| 7 |  DetroitPistons | 101.0 |
| 8 |  MiamiHeat | 101.1 |
| 9 |  DallasMavericks | 101.2 |
| 10 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 102.0 |
| 11 |  TorontoRaptors | 102.7 |
| 12 |  SacramentoKings | 102.8 |
| 13 |  IndianaPacers | 104.0 |
| 14 |  New OrleansPelicans | 105.2 |
| 15 |  LAClippers | 105.5 |
| 16 |  Philadelphia76ers | 107.1 |
| 17 |   HoustonRockets | 107.6 |
| 18 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 107.7 |
| 19 |  BostonCeltics | 107.9 |
| 20 |   UtahJazz | 108.3 |
| 21 |  OrlandoMagic | 109.5 |
| 22 |  BrooklynNets | 110.1 |
| 23 |  DenverNuggets | 110.1 |
| 24 |  New YorkKnicks | 111.0 |
| 25 |  Los AngelesLakers | 111.7 |
| 26 |  WashingtonWizards | 112.9 |
| 27 |  ChicagoBulls | 113.4 |
| 28 |  PhoenixSuns | 120.0 |
| 29 |  CharlotteHornets | 121.4 |
| 30 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 122.1 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current 2016-17 Season NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Golden State Warriors (83.1), Atlanta Hawks (95.9), Oklahoma City Thunder (99.0), Memphis Grizzlies (99.6), and San Antonio Spurs (100.2).