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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | ![]() | Goran Dragic | 22.7% |
| 61 | ![]() | Kelly Olynyk | 22.7% |
| 67 | ![]() | Dwyane Wade | 22.1% |
| 79 | ![]() | Tyler Johnson | 21.5% |
| 83 | ![]() | James Johnson | 21.2% |
| 124 | ![]() | Josh Richardson | 16.8% |
| 130 | ![]() | Wayne Ellington | 16.5% |
| 173 | ![]() | Bam Adebayo | 14.0% |
| 176 | ![]() | Justise Winslow | 13.9% |
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).








