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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | ![]() | DeMarcus Cousins | 33.1% |
| 24 | ![]() | Anthony Davis | 30.5% |
| 46 | ![]() | Jrue Holiday | 24.4% |
| 55 | ![]() | Nikola Mirotic | 23.3% |
| 140 | ![]() | E'Twaun Moore | 15.6% |
| 143 | ![]() | Rajon Rondo | 15.5% |
| 155 | ![]() | Dante Cunningham | 14.8% |
| 165 | ![]() | Jameer Nelson | 14.4% |
| 186 | ![]() | Ian Clark | 12.8% |
| 198 | ![]() | Darius Miller | 11.9% |
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).









