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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | ![]() | De'Aaron Fox | 32.5% |
| 64 | ![]() | Willie Cauley-Stein | 22.4% |
| 68 | ![]() | Buddy Hield | 22.0% |
| 92 | ![]() | Bogdan Bogdanović | 20.0% |
| 117 | ![]() | Frank Mason | 17.8% |
| 128 | ![]() | Garrett Temple | 16.6% |
| 201 | ![]() | Kosta Koufos | 11.5% |
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).






