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
Minimum 132 high leverage minutes
Defensive rating
Opponent points allowed per 100 possessions while on court Learn more
| # | Player | DRtg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | ![]() | Nikola Vučević | 109.4 |
| 87 | ![]() | Garrett Temple | 110.9 |
| 98 | ![]() | Coby White | 111.7 |
| 110 | ![]() | Denzel Valentine | 112.7 |
| 114 | ![]() | Daniel Theis | 113.2 |
| 164 | ![]() | Wendell Carter Jr. | 119.3 |
| 176 | ![]() | Zach LaVine | 121.8 |
| 177 | ![]() | Thaddeus Young | 121.8 |
| 183 | ![]() | Patrick Williams | 123.8 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current 2020-21 Season NBA leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Tobias Harris (92.8, PHI), LeBron James (94.0, LAL), Wesley Matthews (95.1, LAL), Ben Simmons (96.1, PHI), and Immanuel Quickley (97.4, NYK).








