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 |  Golden StateWarriors | 55.6 |
| 2 |  SacramentoKings | 85.0 |
| 3 |  DetroitPistons | 97.8 |
| 4 |  LAClippers | 98.3 |
| 5 |  Philadelphia76ers | 100.0 |
| 6 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 100.0 |
| 7 |  IndianaPacers | 101.0 |
| 8 |  Los AngelesLakers | 101.3 |
| 9 |   UtahJazz | 105.7 |
| 10 |  DenverNuggets | 106.1 |
| 11 |  OrlandoMagic | 106.3 |
| 12 |  BostonCeltics | 107.0 |
| 13 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 107.1 |
| 14 |  BrooklynNets | 107.4 |
| 15 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 107.6 |
| 16 |  New YorkKnicks | 107.6 |
| 17 |   HoustonRockets | 107.9 |
| 18 |  WashingtonWizards | 109.3 |
| 19 |  TorontoRaptors | 110.7 |
| 20 |  New OrleansPelicans | 111.9 |
| 21 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 114.8 |
| 22 |  CharlotteHornets | 114.9 |
| 23 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 115.6 |
| 24 |  DallasMavericks | 119.4 |
| 25 |  PhoenixSuns | 121.6 |
| 26 |  San AntonioSpurs | 126.4 |
| 27 |  AtlantaHawks | 130.0 |
| 28 |  MiamiHeat | 130.9 |
| 29 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 146.7 |
| 30 |  ChicagoBulls | 160.0 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current February 2020 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Golden State Warriors (55.6), Sacramento Kings (85.0), Detroit Pistons (97.8), LA Clippers (98.3), and Philadelphia 76ers (100.0).