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
Minimum 150 high leverage minutes
Defensive rating
Opponent points allowed per 100 possessions while on court Learn more
| # | Player | DRtg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | ![]() | Gordon Hayward | 105.8 |
| 82 | ![]() | Jaylen Brown | 107.4 |
| 107 | ![]() | Kyrie Irving | 109.2 |
| 116 | ![]() | Al Horford | 109.8 |
| 123 | ![]() | Marcus Morris Sr. | 110.3 |
| 128 | ![]() | Terry Rozier | 110.6 |
| 148 | ![]() | Jayson Tatum | 112.4 |
| 173 | ![]() | Marcus Smart | 118.0 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current 2018-19 Season NBA leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Chris Paul (66.4, HOU), Eric Gordon (78.6, HOU), Aaron Gordon (83.0, ORL), Terrence Ross (88.3, ORL), and Austin Rivers (89.9, HOU).







