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 |  SacramentoKings | 79.4 |
| 2 |  BostonCeltics | 80.2 |
| 3 |  WashingtonWizards | 82.5 |
| 4 |  ChicagoBulls | 91.0 |
| 5 |  AtlantaHawks | 93.7 |
| 6 |  LAClippers | 94.6 |
| 7 |  Los AngelesLakers | 95.7 |
| 8 |  Philadelphia76ers | 95.7 |
| 9 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 95.8 |
| 10 |  TorontoRaptors | 97.8 |
| 11 |  IndianaPacers | 100.0 |
| 12 |  DallasMavericks | 101.2 |
| 13 |  DetroitPistons | 102.4 |
| 14 |  CharlotteHornets | 105.9 |
| 15 |  MiamiHeat | 107.8 |
| 16 |  OrlandoMagic | 108.5 |
| 17 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 109.6 |
| 18 |  San AntonioSpurs | 109.8 |
| 19 |  DenverNuggets | 112.1 |
| 20 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 113.5 |
| 21 |  New YorkKnicks | 115.6 |
| 22 |  PhoenixSuns | 116.5 |
| 23 |  Golden StateWarriors | 117.3 |
| 24 |   HoustonRockets | 118.5 |
| 25 |  BrooklynNets | 119.0 |
| 26 |   UtahJazz | 119.3 |
| 27 |  New OrleansPelicans | 122.2 |
| 28 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 125.0 |
| 29 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 125.0 |
| 30 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 143.3 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current January 2020 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Sacramento Kings (79.4), Boston Celtics (80.2), Washington Wizards (82.5), Chicago Bulls (91.0), and Atlanta Hawks (93.7).