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
Defensive rating
Points allowed per 100 possessions Learn more
| # | Team | DRtg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  New YorkKnicks | 95.2 |
| 2 |  Philadelphia76ers | 98.2 |
| 3 |  Los AngelesLakers | 100.1 |
| 4 |  MiamiHeat | 102.4 |
| 5 |  New OrleansPelicans | 104.0 |
| 6 |  PhoenixSuns | 105.3 |
| 7 |  BostonCeltics | 105.7 |
| 8 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 106.0 |
| 9 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 106.5 |
| 10 |  DenverNuggets | 107.9 |
| 11 |  Golden StateWarriors | 108.2 |
| 12 |  BrooklynNets | 108.8 |
| 13 |   UtahJazz | 109.2 |
| 14 |  IndianaPacers | 109.8 |
| 15 |  San AntonioSpurs | 110.0 |
| 16 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 110.2 |
| 17 |  TorontoRaptors | 110.3 |
| 18 |  LAClippers | 111.0 |
| 19 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 111.0 |
| 20 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 112.0 |
| 21 |  SacramentoKings | 112.5 |
| 22 |  ChicagoBulls | 112.9 |
| 23 |  DallasMavericks | 113.0 |
| 24 |  CharlotteHornets | 113.3 |
| 25 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 113.7 |
| 26 |  DetroitPistons | 115.8 |
| 27 |  WashingtonWizards | 117.3 |
| 28 |  AtlantaHawks | 118.0 |
| 29 |  OrlandoMagic | 118.1 |
| 30 |   HoustonRockets | 121.6 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current 2020-21 Season NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are New York Knicks (95.2), Philadelphia 76ers (98.2), Los Angeles Lakers (100.1), Miami Heat (102.4), and New Orleans Pelicans (104.0).