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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | ![]() | Nikola Jokić | 43.8% |
| 48 | ![]() | Jamal Murray | 24.9% |
| 90 | ![]() | Michael Porter Jr. | 18.2% |
| 104 | ![]() | Will Barton | 17.4% |
| 111 | ![]() | JaMychal Green | 16.5% |
| 128 | ![]() | Monté Morris | 15.2% |
| 139 | ![]() | Facundo Campazzo | 14.5% |
| 140 | ![]() | PJ Dozier | 14.4% |
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).







