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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 9 high leverage minutes

Estimated share of team plays used while on court

Top usage % leaders

The current December 2020 NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are Stephen Curry (57.5%, GSW), Zach LaVine (48.8%, CHI), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (47.1%, OKC), Luka Dončić (43.4%, DAL), and Nikola Jokić (43.3%, DEN).