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
Usage %
Estimated share of team plays used while on court
Top usage % leaders
The current 2020-21 Season NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are Stephen Curry (46.8%, GSW), Donovan Mitchell (43.2%, UTA), Joel Embiid (42.4%, PHI), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (41.1%, OKC), and Zach LaVine (39.2%, CHI).

















































