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 |  WashingtonWizards | 80.8 |
| 2 |  BostonCeltics | 91.2 |
| 3 |   UtahJazz | 92.9 |
| 4 |  CharlotteHornets | 95.6 |
| 5 |  DenverNuggets | 95.9 |
| 6 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 97.1 |
| 7 |  SacramentoKings | 98.3 |
| 8 |  MiamiHeat | 100.0 |
| 9 |  PhoenixSuns | 100.0 |
| 10 |  BrooklynNets | 100.9 |
| 11 |  Golden StateWarriors | 102.5 |
| 12 |  LAClippers | 103.3 |
| 13 |  Philadelphia76ers | 107.9 |
| 14 |  ChicagoBulls | 108.4 |
| 15 |  OrlandoMagic | 109.0 |
| 16 |  AtlantaHawks | 109.4 |
| 17 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 110.1 |
| 18 |  TorontoRaptors | 110.2 |
| 19 |  New OrleansPelicans | 111.2 |
| 20 |   HoustonRockets | 111.8 |
| 21 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 111.9 |
| 22 |  DallasMavericks | 112.5 |
| 23 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 113.1 |
| 24 |  IndianaPacers | 113.4 |
| 25 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 113.5 |
| 26 |  DetroitPistons | 114.4 |
| 27 |  San AntonioSpurs | 114.4 |
| 28 |  New YorkKnicks | 118.6 |
| 29 |  Los AngelesLakers | 119.2 |
| 30 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 133.3 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current January 2019 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Washington Wizards (80.8), Boston Celtics (91.2), Utah Jazz (92.9), Charlotte Hornets (95.6), and Denver Nuggets (95.9).