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
Usage %
Estimated share of team plays used while on court
| # | Player | USG% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | ![]() | Luka Dončić | 37.7% |
| 41 | ![]() | Tim Hardaway Jr. | 26.2% |
| 50 | ![]() | Wesley Matthews | 23.9% |
| 71 | ![]() | Harrison Barnes | 21.3% |
| 99 | ![]() | Devin Harris | 18.4% |
| 108 | ![]() | Jalen Brunson | 17.9% |
| 122 | ![]() | DeAndre Jordan | 17.0% |
| 134 | ![]() | Dwight Powell | 15.7% |
| 171 | ![]() | Dorian Finney-Smith | 12.4% |
| 174 | ![]() | Justin Jackson | 12.0% |
| 183 | ![]() | Maxi Kleber | 10.8% |
Top usage % leaders
The current 2018-19 Season NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are Damian Lillard (48.5%, POR), James Harden (47.3%, HOU), Stephen Curry (43.2%, GSW), Donovan Mitchell (42.2%, UTA), and Kyrie Irving (41.7%, BOS).










