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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | ![]() | DeMar DeRozan | 36.2% |
| 47 | ![]() | Rudy Gay | 25.1% |
| 91 | ![]() | Patty Mills | 18.0% |
| 95 | ![]() | Dejounte Murray | 17.8% |
| 99 | ![]() | Lonnie Walker IV | 17.6% |
| 107 | ![]() | Derrick White | 16.9% |
| 109 | ![]() | Keldon Johnson | 16.6% |
| 176 | ![]() | Jakob Poeltl | 10.8% |
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).







