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 |  Los AngelesLakers | 96.0 |
| 2 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 97.1 |
| 3 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 98.9 |
| 4 |  LAClippers | 103.4 |
| 5 |  BostonCeltics | 105.2 |
| 6 |  OrlandoMagic | 106.2 |
| 7 |  DallasMavericks | 106.2 |
| 8 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 107.2 |
| 9 |  Philadelphia76ers | 107.6 |
| 10 |  AtlantaHawks | 107.6 |
| 11 |  TorontoRaptors | 107.7 |
| 12 |  DenverNuggets | 108.2 |
| 13 |  SacramentoKings | 108.4 |
| 14 |  IndianaPacers | 108.7 |
| 15 |  BrooklynNets | 109.4 |
| 16 |  New YorkKnicks | 109.7 |
| 17 |  MiamiHeat | 110.2 |
| 18 |   UtahJazz | 110.6 |
| 19 |   HoustonRockets | 110.6 |
| 20 |  DetroitPistons | 111.5 |
| 21 |  CharlotteHornets | 112.1 |
| 22 |  WashingtonWizards | 114.0 |
| 23 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 114.5 |
| 24 |  San AntonioSpurs | 115.0 |
| 25 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 115.1 |
| 26 |  PhoenixSuns | 115.5 |
| 27 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 115.7 |
| 28 |  Golden StateWarriors | 116.3 |
| 29 |  New OrleansPelicans | 116.4 |
| 30 |  ChicagoBulls | 119.8 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current 2019-20 Season NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Los Angeles Lakers (96.0), Oklahoma City Thunder (97.1), Milwaukee Bucks (98.9), LA Clippers (103.4), and Boston Celtics (105.2).