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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | ![]() | Fred VanVleet | 30.7% |
| 43 | ![]() | Pascal Siakam | 25.9% |
| 56 | ![]() | Kyle Lowry | 23.4% |
| 61 | ![]() | Chris Boucher | 21.9% |
| 62 | ![]() | Norman Powell | 21.8% |
| 80 | ![]() | Terence Davis | 19.9% |
| 117 | ![]() | Gary Trent Jr. | 16.1% |
| 123 | ![]() | OG Anunoby | 15.5% |
| 172 | ![]() | Khem Birch | 11.4% |
| 182 | ![]() | Rodney Hood | 9.6% |
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).









