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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | ![]() | Russell Westbrook | 44.4% |
| 35 | ![]() | Paul George | 27.4% |
| 43 | ![]() | Carmelo Anthony | 24.9% |
| 125 | ![]() | Raymond Felton | 16.7% |
| 157 | ![]() | Jerami Grant | 14.7% |
| 178 | ![]() | Steven Adams | 13.7% |
| 191 | ![]() | Corey Brewer | 12.6% |
| 199 | ![]() | Alex Abrines | 11.6% |
| 210 | ![]() | Patrick Patterson | 9.5% |
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).








