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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | ![]() | Joel Embiid | 34.2% |
| 57 | ![]() | Marco Belinelli | 23.1% |
| 95 | ![]() | JJ Redick | 19.9% |
| 97 | ![]() | Ben Simmons | 19.8% |
| 110 | ![]() | Dario Šarić | 18.3% |
| 149 | ![]() | Robert Covington | 15.1% |
| 172 | ![]() | Ersan Ilyasova | 14.0% |
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).






