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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | ![]() | Karl-Anthony Towns | 33.1% |
| 25 | ![]() | Derrick Rose | 30.0% |
| 30 | ![]() | Jimmy Butler III | 29.5% |
| 54 | ![]() | Andrew Wiggins | 23.5% |
| 126 | ![]() | Josh Okogie | 16.9% |
| 145 | ![]() | Dario Šarić | 14.7% |
| 159 | ![]() | Robert Covington | 13.8% |
| 178 | ![]() | Tyus Jones | 11.5% |
| 192 | ![]() | Anthony Tolliver | 9.6% |
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).








