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 29 high leverage minutes
Usage %
Estimated share of team plays used while on court
Top usage % leaders
The current March 2018 NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are James Harden (47.8%, HOU), Damian Lillard (46.6%, POR), D'Angelo Russell (44.3%, BKN), LaMarcus Aldridge (43.2%, SAS), and Kemba Walker (41.4%, CHA).

















































