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 11 high leverage minutes
Usage %
Estimated share of team plays used while on court
Top usage % leaders
The current April 2019 NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are Russell Westbrook (43.5%, OKC), Dion Waiters (41.1%, MIA), Kyrie Irving (39.5%, BOS), Monté Morris (34.7%, DEN), and Jerome Robinson (33.2%, LAC).

















































