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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | ![]() | Kyrie Irving | 41.7% |
| 90 | ![]() | Jayson Tatum | 19.2% |
| 97 | ![]() | Terry Rozier | 18.6% |
| 100 | ![]() | Marcus Smart | 18.4% |
| 103 | ![]() | Al Horford | 18.2% |
| 107 | ![]() | Gordon Hayward | 18.0% |
| 114 | ![]() | Marcus Morris Sr. | 17.6% |
| 129 | ![]() | Jaylen Brown | 16.8% |
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).







