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 | 65.0 |
| 2 |  AtlantaHawks | 85.7 |
| 3 |   HoustonRockets | 86.4 |
| 4 |  DetroitPistons | 88.2 |
| 5 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 90.3 |
| 6 |  San AntonioSpurs | 96.1 |
| 7 |  DallasMavericks | 97.2 |
| 8 |  LAClippers | 101.4 |
| 9 |  OrlandoMagic | 102.8 |
| 10 |  SacramentoKings | 103.1 |
| 11 |   UtahJazz | 104.5 |
| 12 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 106.0 |
| 13 |  BostonCeltics | 107.9 |
| 14 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 108.6 |
| 15 |  DenverNuggets | 109.8 |
| 16 |  MiamiHeat | 110.9 |
| 17 |  IndianaPacers | 113.3 |
| 18 |  Philadelphia76ers | 117.2 |
| 19 |  BrooklynNets | 117.5 |
| 20 |  WashingtonWizards | 118.8 |
| 21 |  CharlotteHornets | 119.0 |
| 22 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 119.5 |
| 23 |  TorontoRaptors | 120.4 |
| 24 |  ChicagoBulls | 124.3 |
| 25 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 125.0 |
| 26 |  New OrleansPelicans | 126.7 |
| 27 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 133.3 |
| 28 |  New YorkKnicks | 134.4 |
| 29 |  Los AngelesLakers | 137.2 |
| 30 |  PhoenixSuns | 143.8 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current February 2017 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Golden State Warriors (65.0), Atlanta Hawks (85.7), Houston Rockets (86.4), Detroit Pistons (88.2), and Oklahoma City Thunder (90.3).