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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | ![]() | Andrew Wiggins | 31.0% |
| 25 | ![]() | Jimmy Butler III | 30.1% |
| 80 | ![]() | Jamal Crawford | 21.4% |
| 94 | ![]() | Jeff Teague | 19.9% |
| 112 | ![]() | Karl-Anthony Towns | 18.3% |
| 154 | ![]() | Nemanja Bjelica | 14.9% |
| 182 | ![]() | Taj Gibson | 13.3% |
| 212 | ![]() | Tyus Jones | 9.3% |
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).







