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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | ![]() | DeMar DeRozan | 30.0% |
| 75 | ![]() | Rudy Gay | 20.8% |
| 77 | ![]() | LaMarcus Aldridge | 20.5% |
| 80 | ![]() | Patty Mills | 20.3% |
| 81 | ![]() | Marco Belinelli | 19.8% |
| 109 | ![]() | Derrick White | 17.9% |
| 136 | ![]() | Davis Bertans | 15.5% |
| 157 | ![]() | Bryn Forbes | 13.9% |
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).







