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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

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).