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 |  PhoenixSuns | 63.3 |
| 2 |  WashingtonWizards | 78.0 |
| 3 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 83.3 |
| 4 |  New YorkKnicks | 84.2 |
| 5 |  Philadelphia76ers | 85.7 |
| 6 |  DenverNuggets | 88.4 |
| 7 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 89.1 |
| 8 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 93.8 |
| 9 |  AtlantaHawks | 94.4 |
| 10 |  SacramentoKings | 97.0 |
| 11 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 97.3 |
| 12 |  BostonCeltics | 100.0 |
| 13 |  DallasMavericks | 100.0 |
| 14 |  CharlotteHornets | 100.0 |
| 15 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 105.3 |
| 16 |  Los AngelesLakers | 107.4 |
| 17 |  BrooklynNets | 108.8 |
| 18 |  MiamiHeat | 112.5 |
| 19 |  OrlandoMagic | 113.5 |
| 20 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 116.7 |
| 21 |  San AntonioSpurs | 118.9 |
| 22 |  Golden StateWarriors | 119.2 |
| 23 |  DetroitPistons | 119.2 |
| 24 |   HoustonRockets | 123.4 |
| 25 |  ChicagoBulls | 127.8 |
| 26 |  LAClippers | 138.9 |
| 27 |  IndianaPacers | 142.4 |
| 28 |  TorontoRaptors | 152.2 |
| 29 |  New OrleansPelicans | 173.9 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current April 2018 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Phoenix Suns (63.3), Washington Wizards (78.0), Milwaukee Bucks (83.3), New York Knicks (84.2), and Philadelphia 76ers (85.7).