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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 |  | Doug McDermott  NYK/ DAL | 248.9 |
| 120 |  | Courtney Lee NYK | 214.7 |
| 145 |  | Frank Ntilikina NYK | 197.4 |
| 152 |  | Michael Beasley NYK | 193.8 |
| 171 |  | Kristaps Porziņģis NYK | 178.4 |
| 187 |  | Kyle O'Quinn NYK | 167.2 |
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).