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 |  OrlandoMagic | 76.4 |
| 2 |  TorontoRaptors | 83.5 |
| 3 |  SacramentoKings | 92.7 |
| 4 |  MiamiHeat | 93.0 |
| 5 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 94.4 |
| 6 |  New YorkKnicks | 95.2 |
| 7 |  Philadelphia76ers | 95.6 |
| 8 |  Los AngelesLakers | 96.9 |
| 9 |  WashingtonWizards | 97.8 |
| 10 |  BostonCeltics | 98.6 |
| 11 |   HoustonRockets | 99.3 |
| 12 |  San AntonioSpurs | 100.0 |
| 13 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 101.1 |
| 14 |  IndianaPacers | 101.6 |
| 15 |  Golden StateWarriors | 104.6 |
| 16 |  BrooklynNets | 104.9 |
| 17 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 105.3 |
| 18 |   UtahJazz | 106.5 |
| 19 |  DenverNuggets | 108.0 |
| 20 |  DallasMavericks | 110.7 |
| 21 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 111.2 |
| 22 |  ChicagoBulls | 111.3 |
| 23 |  LAClippers | 112.3 |
| 24 |  New OrleansPelicans | 119.0 |
| 25 |  AtlantaHawks | 119.4 |
| 26 |  CharlotteHornets | 119.5 |
| 27 |  PhoenixSuns | 123.1 |
| 28 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 131.5 |
| 29 |  DetroitPistons | 136.1 |
| 30 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 145.5 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current December 2019 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Orlando Magic (76.4), Toronto Raptors (83.5), Sacramento Kings (92.7), Miami Heat (93.0), and Cleveland Cavaliers (94.4).