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 |  Los AngelesLakers | 65.0 |
| 2 |  San AntonioSpurs | 81.6 |
| 3 |  AtlantaHawks | 82.8 |
| 4 |  MiamiHeat | 89.1 |
| 5 |  ChicagoBulls | 90.0 |
| 6 |  SacramentoKings | 90.2 |
| 7 |  DallasMavericks | 95.7 |
| 8 |  BrooklynNets | 96.0 |
| 9 |  New OrleansPelicans | 100.0 |
| 10 |  DenverNuggets | 100.0 |
| 11 |  LAClippers | 100.0 |
| 12 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 100.0 |
| 13 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 100.0 |
| 14 |  DetroitPistons | 100.0 |
| 15 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 101.9 |
| 16 |   UtahJazz | 102.3 |
| 17 |   HoustonRockets | 104.8 |
| 18 |  WashingtonWizards | 112.5 |
| 19 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 113.7 |
| 20 |  Golden StateWarriors | 114.3 |
| 21 |  OrlandoMagic | 118.8 |
| 22 |  TorontoRaptors | 119.0 |
| 23 |  IndianaPacers | 119.4 |
| 24 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 119.4 |
| 25 |  BostonCeltics | 120.0 |
| 26 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 132.1 |
| 27 |  Philadelphia76ers | 132.1 |
| 28 |  PhoenixSuns | 138.5 |
| 29 |  New YorkKnicks | 139.3 |
| 30 |  CharlotteHornets | 150.0 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current April 2017 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Los Angeles Lakers (65.0), San Antonio Spurs (81.6), Atlanta Hawks (82.8), Miami Heat (89.1), and Chicago Bulls (90.0).