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 |   HoustonRockets | 52.2 |
| 2 |  CharlotteHornets | 66.7 |
| 3 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 83.3 |
| 4 |  Philadelphia76ers | 85.9 |
| 5 |   UtahJazz | 87.0 |
| 6 |  New OrleansPelicans | 93.7 |
| 7 |  LAClippers | 97.3 |
| 8 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 97.4 |
| 9 |  ChicagoBulls | 103.9 |
| 10 |  DallasMavericks | 104.9 |
| 11 |  WashingtonWizards | 106.2 |
| 12 |  BostonCeltics | 106.3 |
| 13 |  DenverNuggets | 107.8 |
| 14 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 107.9 |
| 15 |  Los AngelesLakers | 108.0 |
| 16 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 110.0 |
| 17 |  TorontoRaptors | 110.0 |
| 18 |  IndianaPacers | 110.5 |
| 19 |  MiamiHeat | 110.7 |
| 20 |  New YorkKnicks | 112.6 |
| 21 |  DetroitPistons | 116.9 |
| 22 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 121.1 |
| 23 |  AtlantaHawks | 121.3 |
| 24 |  San AntonioSpurs | 122.4 |
| 25 |  BrooklynNets | 122.5 |
| 26 |  PhoenixSuns | 122.7 |
| 27 |  SacramentoKings | 126.3 |
| 28 |  OrlandoMagic | 127.0 |
| 29 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 133.3 |
| 30 |  Golden StateWarriors | 153.8 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current February 2018 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Houston Rockets (52.2), Charlotte Hornets (66.7), Portland Trail Blazers (83.3), Philadelphia 76ers (85.9), and Utah Jazz (87.0).