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 |  ChicagoBulls | 73.6 |
| 2 |  BostonCeltics | 81.3 |
| 3 |  OrlandoMagic | 81.6 |
| 4 |  San AntonioSpurs | 88.7 |
| 5 |  New YorkKnicks | 92.9 |
| 6 |  PhoenixSuns | 93.0 |
| 7 |  Golden StateWarriors | 93.8 |
| 8 |  IndianaPacers | 96.9 |
| 9 |   HoustonRockets | 97.1 |
| 10 |   UtahJazz | 98.4 |
| 11 |  DenverNuggets | 100.0 |
| 12 |  SacramentoKings | 100.0 |
| 13 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 101.0 |
| 14 |  MiamiHeat | 101.4 |
| 15 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 102.1 |
| 16 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 103.7 |
| 17 |  DetroitPistons | 105.0 |
| 18 |  DallasMavericks | 105.4 |
| 19 |  Los AngelesLakers | 106.6 |
| 20 |  LAClippers | 107.2 |
| 21 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 108.1 |
| 22 |  Philadelphia76ers | 108.3 |
| 23 |  TorontoRaptors | 108.7 |
| 24 |  CharlotteHornets | 109.2 |
| 25 |  WashingtonWizards | 112.0 |
| 26 |  BrooklynNets | 112.5 |
| 27 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 113.4 |
| 28 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 120.7 |
| 29 |  AtlantaHawks | 135.2 |
| 30 |  New OrleansPelicans | 148.8 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current November 2017 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Chicago Bulls (73.6), Boston Celtics (81.3), Orlando Magic (81.6), San Antonio Spurs (88.7), and New York Knicks (92.9).