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
Defensive rating
Points allowed per 100 possessions Learn more
| # | Team | DRtg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  TorontoRaptors | 97.7 |
| 2 |   HoustonRockets | 100.7 |
| 3 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 100.7 |
| 4 |  Golden StateWarriors | 102.5 |
| 5 |  IndianaPacers | 103.1 |
| 6 |  Philadelphia76ers | 103.6 |
| 7 |  BostonCeltics | 104.5 |
| 8 |  New OrleansPelicans | 105.0 |
| 9 |  WashingtonWizards | 105.5 |
| 10 |  San AntonioSpurs | 105.6 |
| 11 |  PhoenixSuns | 107.3 |
| 12 |  MiamiHeat | 107.3 |
| 13 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 107.6 |
| 14 |  LAClippers | 107.8 |
| 15 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 107.9 |
| 16 |  CharlotteHornets | 108.1 |
| 17 |  Los AngelesLakers | 108.4 |
| 18 |  DenverNuggets | 108.5 |
| 19 |   UtahJazz | 108.8 |
| 20 |  SacramentoKings | 109.4 |
| 21 |  OrlandoMagic | 110.1 |
| 22 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 110.8 |
| 23 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 111.2 |
| 24 |  ChicagoBulls | 111.3 |
| 25 |  DetroitPistons | 112.2 |
| 26 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 112.4 |
| 27 |  New YorkKnicks | 114.7 |
| 28 |  DallasMavericks | 115.0 |
| 29 |  AtlantaHawks | 115.3 |
| 30 |  BrooklynNets | 117.3 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current 2017-18 Season NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Toronto Raptors (97.7), Houston Rockets (100.7), Cleveland Cavaliers (100.7), Golden State Warriors (102.5), and Indiana Pacers (103.1).