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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | ![]() | Kristaps Porziņģis | 29.1% |
| 33 | ![]() | Michael Beasley | 27.6% |
| 116 | ![]() | Kyle O'Quinn | 17.8% |
| 122 | ![]() | Frank Ntilikina | 17.3% |
| 156 | ![]() | Courtney Lee | 14.8% |
| 162 | ![]() | Doug McDermott | 14.6% |
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).





