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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | ![]() | D'Angelo Russell | 37.2% |
| 26 | ![]() | Karl-Anthony Towns | 30.5% |
| 46 | ![]() | Anthony Edwards | 25.5% |
| 66 | ![]() | Naz Reid | 21.2% |
| 87 | ![]() | Malik Beasley | 19.4% |
| 160 | ![]() | Ricky Rubio | 12.6% |
| 183 | ![]() | Jaden McDaniels | 9.1% |
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).






