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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | ![]() | Tyreke Evans | 29.8% |
| 31 | ![]() | Marc Gasol | 28.2% |
| 51 | ![]() | Mario Chalmers | 23.5% |
| 138 | ![]() | JaMychal Green | 15.8% |
| 150 | ![]() | Dillon Brooks | 15.0% |
| 180 | ![]() | James Ennis III | 13.5% |
| 195 | ![]() | Jarell Martin | 12.2% |
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).






