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
Defensive rating
Points allowed per 100 possessions Learn more
| # | Team | DRtg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |   HoustonRockets | 88.8 |
| 2 |  OrlandoMagic | 89.4 |
| 3 |  DenverNuggets | 98.4 |
| 4 |   UtahJazz | 102.7 |
| 5 |  LAClippers | 104.0 |
| 6 |  DetroitPistons | 104.1 |
| 7 |  TorontoRaptors | 104.4 |
| 8 |  Golden StateWarriors | 104.6 |
| 9 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 106.2 |
| 10 |  AtlantaHawks | 106.5 |
| 11 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 106.8 |
| 12 |  San AntonioSpurs | 108.2 |
| 13 |  MiamiHeat | 108.3 |
| 14 |  SacramentoKings | 108.5 |
| 15 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 109.0 |
| 16 |  DallasMavericks | 109.1 |
| 17 |  BostonCeltics | 109.3 |
| 18 |  Philadelphia76ers | 109.9 |
| 19 |  IndianaPacers | 110.8 |
| 20 |  New OrleansPelicans | 111.0 |
| 21 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 111.4 |
| 22 |  CharlotteHornets | 111.7 |
| 23 |  BrooklynNets | 112.8 |
| 24 |  ChicagoBulls | 114.5 |
| 25 |  New YorkKnicks | 114.6 |
| 26 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 114.9 |
| 27 |  WashingtonWizards | 115.5 |
| 28 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 117.1 |
| 29 |  Los AngelesLakers | 117.1 |
| 30 |  PhoenixSuns | 122.0 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current 2018-19 Season NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Houston Rockets (88.8), Orlando Magic (89.4), Denver Nuggets (98.4), Utah Jazz (102.7), and LA Clippers (104.0).