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 | 85.1 |
| 2 |  BostonCeltics | 85.4 |
| 3 |  Los AngelesLakers | 90.2 |
| 4 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 90.9 |
| 5 |  DallasMavericks | 93.3 |
| 6 |  Golden StateWarriors | 93.3 |
| 7 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 94.2 |
| 8 |  DenverNuggets | 94.7 |
| 9 |   HoustonRockets | 98.8 |
| 10 |  AtlantaHawks | 100.0 |
| 11 |  MiamiHeat | 100.0 |
| 12 |  WashingtonWizards | 100.5 |
| 13 |  Philadelphia76ers | 100.6 |
| 14 |  CharlotteHornets | 102.1 |
| 15 |  San AntonioSpurs | 104.8 |
| 16 |   UtahJazz | 104.9 |
| 17 |  IndianaPacers | 106.6 |
| 18 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 107.2 |
| 19 |  PhoenixSuns | 108.9 |
| 20 |  BrooklynNets | 110.1 |
| 21 |  LAClippers | 110.7 |
| 22 |  DetroitPistons | 111.0 |
| 23 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 114.2 |
| 24 |  New OrleansPelicans | 114.3 |
| 25 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 117.8 |
| 26 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 118.5 |
| 27 |  OrlandoMagic | 123.1 |
| 28 |  SacramentoKings | 125.3 |
| 29 |  ChicagoBulls | 128.1 |
| 30 |  New YorkKnicks | 138.5 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current November 2019 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Toronto Raptors (85.1), Boston Celtics (85.4), Los Angeles Lakers (90.2), Oklahoma City Thunder (90.9), and Dallas Mavericks (93.3).