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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | ![]() | Blake Griffin | 36.5% |
| 50 | ![]() | Ish Smith | 23.6% |
| 63 | ![]() | Andre Drummond | 22.4% |
| 77 | ![]() | Tobias Harris | 21.5% |
| 120 | ![]() | Stanley Johnson | 17.6% |
| 148 | ![]() | Luke Kennard | 15.2% |
| 163 | ![]() | Anthony Tolliver | 14.6% |
| 165 | ![]() | Jameer Nelson | 14.4% |
| 180 | ![]() | James Ennis III | 13.5% |
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).








