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
Defensive rating
Opponent points allowed per 100 possessions while on court Learn more
| # | Player | DRtg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 |  | Donovan Mitchell   UTA | 104.9 |
| 73 |  | Joe Ingles UTA | 104.9 |
| 90 |  | Rudy Gobert UTA | 106.0 |
| 95 |  | Jae Crowder  CLE/UTA | 106.2 |
| 140 |  | Ricky Rubio UTA | 109.7 |
| 187 |  | Rodney Hood UTA/CLE | 114.9 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current 2017-18 Season NBA leaders in high leverage defensive rating are CJ Miles (92.3, TOR), Kevin Love (94.0, CLE), Shaun Livingston (94.7, GSW), Pascal Siakam (94.9, TOR), and David West (95.5, GSW).