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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | ![]() | Blake Griffin | 34.3% |
| 36 | ![]() | Reggie Jackson | 28.2% |
| 64 | ![]() | Andre Drummond | 22.0% |
| 89 | ![]() | Ish Smith | 19.2% |
| 124 | ![]() | Langston Galloway | 16.9% |
| 147 | ![]() | Stanley Johnson | 14.5% |
| 155 | ![]() | Luke Kennard | 14.1% |
| 176 | ![]() | Reggie Bullock Jr. | 11.8% |
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).







