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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | ![]() | De'Aaron Fox | 30.4% |
| 42 | ![]() | Buddy Hield | 26.2% |
| 58 | ![]() | Bogdan Bogdanović | 23.1% |
| 63 | ![]() | Marvin Bagley III | 22.4% |
| 71 | ![]() | Harrison Barnes | 21.3% |
| 138 | ![]() | Willie Cauley-Stein | 15.4% |
| 174 | ![]() | Justin Jackson | 12.0% |
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).






