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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

Minimum 38 high leverage minutes

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Top defensive rating leaders

The current November 2019 NBA leaders in high leverage defensive rating are James Ennis III (83.2, ORL), Dennis Schröder (85.8, OKC), Marcus Smart (87.1, BOS), Moritz Wagner (87.5, WAS), and Patrick Beverley (88.8, LAC).