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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | ![]() | Ja Morant | 42.1% |
| 40 | ![]() | Dillon Brooks | 26.3% |
| 93 | ![]() | Jonas Valančiūnas | 17.9% |
| 108 | ![]() | Kyle Anderson | 16.9% |
| 118 | ![]() | Desmond Bane | 16.0% |
| 119 | ![]() | Brandon Clarke | 15.9% |
| 174 | ![]() | Tyus Jones | 11.1% |
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).






