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 |  OrlandoMagic | 71.3 |
| 2 |  Golden StateWarriors | 79.2 |
| 3 |  LAClippers | 86.6 |
| 4 |  TorontoRaptors | 89.5 |
| 5 |  DallasMavericks | 92.5 |
| 6 |  San AntonioSpurs | 94.3 |
| 7 |  SacramentoKings | 95.2 |
| 8 |  Los AngelesLakers | 96.6 |
| 9 |  CharlotteHornets | 96.8 |
| 10 |  AtlantaHawks | 98.6 |
| 11 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 100.0 |
| 12 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 102.6 |
| 13 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 104.5 |
| 14 |  DenverNuggets | 106.6 |
| 15 |   UtahJazz | 107.0 |
| 16 |   HoustonRockets | 111.1 |
| 17 |  Philadelphia76ers | 111.2 |
| 18 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 111.7 |
| 19 |  DetroitPistons | 115.2 |
| 20 |  IndianaPacers | 116.3 |
| 21 |  New YorkKnicks | 116.4 |
| 22 |  New OrleansPelicans | 120.0 |
| 23 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 121.5 |
| 24 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 124.6 |
| 25 |  BrooklynNets | 126.2 |
| 26 |  ChicagoBulls | 128.3 |
| 27 |  PhoenixSuns | 130.4 |
| 28 |  MiamiHeat | 136.5 |
| 29 |  BostonCeltics | 150.0 |
| 30 |  WashingtonWizards | 161.5 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current February 2019 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Orlando Magic (71.3), Golden State Warriors (79.2), LA Clippers (86.6), Toronto Raptors (89.5), and Dallas Mavericks (92.5).