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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | ![]() | Harrison Barnes | 37.5% |
| 21 | ![]() | Dennis Smith Jr. | 31.5% |
| 66 | ![]() | J.J. Barea | 22.3% |
| 111 | ![]() | Devin Harris | 18.3% |
| 129 | ![]() | Wesley Matthews | 16.6% |
| 135 | ![]() | Yogi Ferrell | 16.2% |
| 136 | ![]() | Dirk Nowitzki | 16.0% |
| 162 | ![]() | Doug McDermott | 14.6% |
| 193 | ![]() | Dwight Powell | 12.4% |
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).








