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 |  TorontoRaptors | 89.8 |
| 2 |  BostonCeltics | 93.2 |
| 3 |  SacramentoKings | 94.2 |
| 4 |  Los AngelesLakers | 97.3 |
| 5 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 100.1 |
| 6 |  WashingtonWizards | 100.3 |
| 7 |  DallasMavericks | 101.4 |
| 8 |  MiamiHeat | 102.6 |
| 9 |  Golden StateWarriors | 102.6 |
| 10 |   HoustonRockets | 102.9 |
| 11 |  IndianaPacers | 103.8 |
| 12 |  Philadelphia76ers | 104.3 |
| 13 |  DenverNuggets | 105.1 |
| 14 |  AtlantaHawks | 105.2 |
| 15 |   UtahJazz | 106.0 |
| 16 |  OrlandoMagic | 107.5 |
| 17 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 108.1 |
| 18 |  San AntonioSpurs | 108.3 |
| 19 |  LAClippers | 109.0 |
| 20 |  BrooklynNets | 109.4 |
| 21 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 109.4 |
| 22 |  DetroitPistons | 110.3 |
| 23 |  CharlotteHornets | 111.1 |
| 24 |  ChicagoBulls | 113.8 |
| 25 |  New YorkKnicks | 114.7 |
| 26 |  PhoenixSuns | 114.8 |
| 27 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 115.9 |
| 28 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 116.8 |
| 29 |  New OrleansPelicans | 118.5 |
| 30 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 119.7 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current 2019-20 Season NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Toronto Raptors (89.8), Boston Celtics (93.2), Sacramento Kings (94.2), Los Angeles Lakers (97.3), and Oklahoma City Thunder (100.1).