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 29 high leverage minutes
Usage %
Estimated share of team plays used while on court
Top usage % leaders
The current February 2021 NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are Joel Embiid (47.0%, PHI), Damian Lillard (43.0%, POR), Zach LaVine (42.6%, CHI), Donovan Mitchell (41.4%, UTA), and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (40.0%, OKC).

















































