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
Defensive rebounds
| # | Player | DReb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |  | Kevin Love  CLE | 21.5 |
| 16 |  | LeBron James CLE | 18.9 |
| 112 |  | Dwyane Wade CLE/ MIA | 9.7 |
| 139 |  | JR Smith CLE | 8.1 |
| 159 |  | Jeff Green CLE | 7.6 |
| 164 |  | Jae Crowder CLE/  UTA | 7.4 |
| 184 |  | Jordan Clarkson  LAL/CLE | 6.2 |
| 190 |  | Kyle Korver CLE | 6.0 |
| 198 |  | Rodney Hood UTA/CLE | 5.4 |
Top defensive rebounds leaders
The current 2017-18 Season NBA leaders in high leverage defensive rebounds are DeAndre Jordan (35.3, LAC), Dwight Howard (29.6, CHA), Andre Drummond (28.0, DET), Aaron Gordon (22.3, ORL), and Joel Embiid (21.6, PHI).