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
High leverage minutes
| # | Player | HL Min | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 |  | Andre Drummond  DET | 269.5 |
| 90 |  | Anthony Tolliver DET | 235.1 |
| 94 |  | Tobias Harris DET/ LAC | 232.2 |
| 137 |  | Ish Smith DET | 203.7 |
| 147 |  | Luke Kennard DET | 196.5 |
| 169 |  | James Ennis III  MEM/DET | 180.2 |
| 174 |  | Stanley Johnson DET | 177.8 |
| 176 |  | Jameer Nelson  NOP/DET | 174.8 |
| 177 |  | Blake Griffin LAC/DET | 174.2 |
Top high leverage minutes leaders
The current 2017-18 Season NBA leaders in high leverage high leverage minutes are Josh Richardson (435.4, MIA), Jrue Holiday (416.9, NOP), Karl-Anthony Towns (406.4, MIN), CJ McCollum (400.6, POR), and Kyle Kuzma (386.3, LAL).