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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | ![]() | De'Aaron Fox | 34.5% |
| 80 | ![]() | Terence Davis | 19.9% |
| 83 | ![]() | Buddy Hield | 19.6% |
| 100 | ![]() | Cory Joseph | 17.6% |
| 101 | ![]() | Harrison Barnes | 17.5% |
| 112 | ![]() | Tyrese Haliburton | 16.4% |
| 114 | ![]() | Richaun Holmes | 16.2% |
| 121 | ![]() | Delon Wright | 15.6% |
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).







