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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Damian Lillard | 48.5% |
| 34 | ![]() | CJ McCollum | 28.4% |
| 121 | ![]() | Al-Farouq Aminu | 17.0% |
| 130 | ![]() | Rodney Hood | 16.7% |
| 141 | ![]() | Enes Kanter | 14.9% |
| 149 | ![]() | Evan Turner | 14.4% |
| 170 | ![]() | Zach Collins | 12.6% |
| 186 | ![]() | Seth Curry | 10.0% |
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).







