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 |  PhoenixSuns | 89.0 |
| 2 |  AtlantaHawks | 89.7 |
| 3 |  Philadelphia76ers | 91.9 |
| 4 |  DenverNuggets | 92.2 |
| 5 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 94.8 |
| 6 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 95.6 |
| 7 |  IndianaPacers | 100.0 |
| 8 |  TorontoRaptors | 100.0 |
| 9 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 103.2 |
| 10 |  DallasMavericks | 104.8 |
| 11 |  New YorkKnicks | 105.9 |
| 12 |  SacramentoKings | 106.4 |
| 13 |  Golden StateWarriors | 106.7 |
| 14 |  New OrleansPelicans | 107.1 |
| 15 |  BrooklynNets | 107.3 |
| 16 |  BostonCeltics | 109.5 |
| 17 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 110.2 |
| 18 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 110.7 |
| 19 |  LAClippers | 112.8 |
| 20 |   HoustonRockets | 113.2 |
| 21 |  ChicagoBulls | 115.4 |
| 22 |  Los AngelesLakers | 116.7 |
| 23 |  MiamiHeat | 118.1 |
| 24 |  OrlandoMagic | 118.9 |
| 25 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 120.4 |
| 26 |  CharlotteHornets | 121.9 |
| 27 |  DetroitPistons | 123.7 |
| 28 |   UtahJazz | 124.5 |
| 29 |  WashingtonWizards | 127.4 |
| 30 |  San AntonioSpurs | 136.6 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current December 2018 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Phoenix Suns (89.0), Atlanta Hawks (89.7), Philadelphia 76ers (91.9), Denver Nuggets (92.2), and Milwaukee Bucks (94.8).