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 |  Los AngelesLakers | 101.5 |
| 2 |  Philadelphia76ers | 101.7 |
| 3 |  New YorkKnicks | 102.2 |
| 4 |  MiamiHeat | 104.2 |
| 5 |  DenverNuggets | 104.6 |
| 6 |   UtahJazz | 105.3 |
| 7 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 105.8 |
| 8 |  PhoenixSuns | 106.4 |
| 9 |  New OrleansPelicans | 109.3 |
| 10 |  BrooklynNets | 110.0 |
| 11 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 110.1 |
| 12 |  BostonCeltics | 111.7 |
| 13 |  San AntonioSpurs | 112.0 |
| 14 |  TorontoRaptors | 112.4 |
| 15 |  IndianaPacers | 112.7 |
| 16 |  CharlotteHornets | 112.8 |
| 17 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 113.2 |
| 18 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 113.4 |
| 19 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 113.5 |
| 20 |  DallasMavericks | 113.6 |
| 21 |  OrlandoMagic | 113.6 |
| 22 |  SacramentoKings | 114.7 |
| 23 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 115.0 |
| 24 |  WashingtonWizards | 115.2 |
| 25 |  Golden StateWarriors | 115.4 |
| 26 |  LAClippers | 116.6 |
| 27 |  ChicagoBulls | 117.9 |
| 28 |   HoustonRockets | 118.2 |
| 29 |  DetroitPistons | 119.0 |
| 30 |  AtlantaHawks | 119.5 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current 2020-21 Season NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Los Angeles Lakers (101.5), Philadelphia 76ers (101.7), New York Knicks (102.2), Miami Heat (104.2), and Denver Nuggets (104.6).