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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | ![]() | Eric Bledsoe | 29.5% |
| 29 | ![]() | Giannis Antetokounmpo | 29.0% |
| 36 | ![]() | Khris Middleton | 26.8% |
| 142 | ![]() | Malcolm Brogdon | 15.6% |
| 188 | ![]() | John Henson | 12.7% |
| 209 | ![]() | Tony Snell | 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).





