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 |  DetroitPistons | 70.0 |
| 2 |  TorontoRaptors | 77.2 |
| 3 |  BostonCeltics | 80.0 |
| 4 |  Golden StateWarriors | 81.0 |
| 5 |  Los AngelesLakers | 88.5 |
| 6 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 89.8 |
| 7 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 91.7 |
| 8 |  OrlandoMagic | 95.1 |
| 9 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 96.4 |
| 10 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 97.2 |
| 11 |  LAClippers | 97.9 |
| 12 |  DallasMavericks | 99.0 |
| 13 |  AtlantaHawks | 100.0 |
| 14 |  DenverNuggets | 100.0 |
| 15 |  IndianaPacers | 103.0 |
| 16 |  BrooklynNets | 104.7 |
| 17 |  SacramentoKings | 105.2 |
| 18 |  MiamiHeat | 105.3 |
| 19 |  New OrleansPelicans | 105.7 |
| 20 |  San AntonioSpurs | 106.2 |
| 21 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 109.1 |
| 22 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 110.7 |
| 23 |  WashingtonWizards | 113.3 |
| 24 |  Philadelphia76ers | 113.5 |
| 25 |  ChicagoBulls | 116.9 |
| 26 |  New YorkKnicks | 117.7 |
| 27 |   HoustonRockets | 118.0 |
| 28 |  CharlotteHornets | 118.4 |
| 29 |  PhoenixSuns | 118.8 |
| 30 |   UtahJazz | 119.3 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current November 2016 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Detroit Pistons (70.0), Toronto Raptors (77.2), Boston Celtics (80.0), Golden State Warriors (81.0), and Los Angeles Lakers (88.5).