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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | ![]() | Damian Lillard | 41.6% |
| 40 | ![]() | CJ McCollum | 25.3% |
| 75 | ![]() | Jusuf Nurkić | 21.8% |
| 91 | ![]() | Shabazz Napier | 20.0% |
| 168 | ![]() | Evan Turner | 14.2% |
| 177 | ![]() | Al-Farouq Aminu | 13.8% |
| 207 | ![]() | Maurice Harkless | 10.4% |
| 213 | ![]() | Ed Davis | 8.6% |
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).







