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 |  DenverNuggets | 81.3 |
| 2 |  LAClippers | 88.3 |
| 3 |  Philadelphia76ers | 91.3 |
| 4 |  MiamiHeat | 92.5 |
| 5 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 93.5 |
| 6 |  BostonCeltics | 95.2 |
| 7 |  AtlantaHawks | 97.0 |
| 8 |  OrlandoMagic | 99.3 |
| 9 |  New YorkKnicks | 100.0 |
| 10 |  WashingtonWizards | 100.0 |
| 11 |  San AntonioSpurs | 100.7 |
| 12 |  CharlotteHornets | 101.9 |
| 13 |  New OrleansPelicans | 104.5 |
| 14 |  Golden StateWarriors | 106.0 |
| 15 |   HoustonRockets | 108.2 |
| 16 |  BrooklynNets | 109.8 |
| 17 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 112.0 |
| 18 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 112.5 |
| 19 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 113.1 |
| 20 |  ChicagoBulls | 118.0 |
| 21 |  DetroitPistons | 118.4 |
| 22 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 118.6 |
| 23 |  SacramentoKings | 123.1 |
| 24 |  TorontoRaptors | 123.4 |
| 25 |  Los AngelesLakers | 124.6 |
| 26 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 126.6 |
| 27 |  DallasMavericks | 127.5 |
| 28 |  IndianaPacers | 129.9 |
| 29 |   UtahJazz | 132.7 |
| 30 |  PhoenixSuns | 137.3 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current March 2019 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Denver Nuggets (81.3), LA Clippers (88.3), Philadelphia 76ers (91.3), Miami Heat (92.5), and Oklahoma City Thunder (93.5).