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
| # | Player | USG% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | ![]() | Kyrie Irving | 37.4% |
| 15 | ![]() | Caris LeVert | 36.8% |
| 37 | ![]() | James Harden | 27.5% |
| 77 | ![]() | Jarrett Allen | 20.1% |
| 122 | ![]() | Landry Shamet | 15.5% |
| 130 | ![]() | Blake Griffin | 15.0% |
| 158 | ![]() | Jeff Green | 12.8% |
| 170 | ![]() | Joe Harris | 11.5% |
Top usage % leaders
The current 2020-21 Season NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are Stephen Curry (59.9%, GSW), Damian Lillard (46.2%, POR), Zach LaVine (44.3%, CHI), Nikola Jokić (43.8%, DEN), and Joel Embiid (42.5%, PHI).







