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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | ![]() | Nikola Jokić | 29.4% |
| 44 | ![]() | Jamal Murray | 25.8% |
| 68 | ![]() | Gary Harris | 21.6% |
| 113 | ![]() | Paul Millsap | 17.6% |
| 117 | ![]() | Monté Morris | 17.2% |
| 123 | ![]() | Malik Beasley | 16.9% |
| 172 | ![]() | Mason Plumlee | 12.3% |
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).






