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 |  Golden StateWarriors | 95.3 |
| 2 |  LAClippers | 101.0 |
| 3 |  DenverNuggets | 101.1 |
| 4 |  AtlantaHawks | 101.9 |
| 5 |  Philadelphia76ers | 101.9 |
| 6 |  SacramentoKings | 102.2 |
| 7 |  TorontoRaptors | 104.2 |
| 8 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 104.7 |
| 9 |  CharlotteHornets | 104.9 |
| 10 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 105.8 |
| 11 |  OrlandoMagic | 106.2 |
| 12 |  San AntonioSpurs | 106.3 |
| 13 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 107.4 |
| 14 |  WashingtonWizards | 108.0 |
| 15 |  BostonCeltics | 108.2 |
| 16 |   UtahJazz | 108.5 |
| 17 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 108.9 |
| 18 |   HoustonRockets | 110.6 |
| 19 |  Los AngelesLakers | 110.7 |
| 20 |  New OrleansPelicans | 110.9 |
| 21 |  MiamiHeat | 111.0 |
| 22 |  DallasMavericks | 111.1 |
| 23 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 111.3 |
| 24 |  New YorkKnicks | 113.6 |
| 25 |  PhoenixSuns | 113.9 |
| 26 |  DetroitPistons | 114.8 |
| 27 |  BrooklynNets | 114.9 |
| 28 |  IndianaPacers | 116.0 |
| 29 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 117.3 |
| 30 |  ChicagoBulls | 117.8 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current 2018-19 Season NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Golden State Warriors (95.3), LA Clippers (101.0), Denver Nuggets (101.1), Atlanta Hawks (101.9), and Philadelphia 76ers (101.9).