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 | 96.8 |
| 2 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 96.8 |
| 3 |  PhoenixSuns | 97.3 |
| 4 |  BostonCeltics | 99.7 |
| 5 |  OrlandoMagic | 100.6 |
| 6 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 101.5 |
| 7 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 101.5 |
| 8 |  MiamiHeat | 102.1 |
| 9 |   HoustonRockets | 102.2 |
| 10 |  IndianaPacers | 102.3 |
| 11 |  Philadelphia76ers | 102.4 |
| 12 |  Los AngelesLakers | 102.8 |
| 13 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 102.8 |
| 14 |  DetroitPistons | 104.5 |
| 15 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 104.9 |
| 16 |  WashingtonWizards | 104.9 |
| 17 |   UtahJazz | 105.2 |
| 18 |  SacramentoKings | 105.3 |
| 19 |  Golden StateWarriors | 106.1 |
| 20 |  San AntonioSpurs | 106.5 |
| 21 |  LAClippers | 107.0 |
| 22 |  DenverNuggets | 107.7 |
| 23 |  ChicagoBulls | 107.9 |
| 24 |  DallasMavericks | 108.5 |
| 25 |  New YorkKnicks | 108.5 |
| 26 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 110.8 |
| 27 |  CharlotteHornets | 111.7 |
| 28 |  BrooklynNets | 111.9 |
| 29 |  New OrleansPelicans | 112.2 |
| 30 |  AtlantaHawks | 120.4 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current 2017-18 Season NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Toronto Raptors (96.8), Memphis Grizzlies (96.8), Phoenix Suns (97.3), Boston Celtics (99.7), and Orlando Magic (100.6).