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
Usage %
Estimated share of team plays used while on court
| # | Player | USG% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | ![]() | Kris Dunn | 28.9% |
| 55 | ![]() | Nikola Mirotic | 23.3% |
| 56 | ![]() | Bobby Portis | 23.2% |
| 73 | ![]() | Lauri Markkanen | 21.9% |
| 82 | ![]() | Justin Holiday | 21.2% |
| 98 | ![]() | Jerian Grant | 19.8% |
| 161 | ![]() | Denzel Valentine | 14.6% |
| 179 | ![]() | David Nwaba | 13.7% |
Top usage % leaders
The current 2017-18 Season NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are DeMar DeRozan (50.1%, TOR), Russell Westbrook (44.4%, OKC), James Harden (43.6%, HOU), Kevin Durant (43.5%, GSW), and Kyrie Irving (42.1%, BOS).







