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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | ![]() | Nikola Vučević | 33.4% |
| 59 | ![]() | Terrence Ross | 23.0% |
| 73 | ![]() | Evan Fournier | 21.1% |
| 91 | ![]() | D.J. Augustin | 19.1% |
| 105 | ![]() | Jonathan Isaac | 18.0% |
| 118 | ![]() | Aaron Gordon | 17.2% |
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).





