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 |  TorontoRaptors | 83.8 |
| 2 |  MiamiHeat | 95.9 |
| 3 |  New YorkKnicks | 97.3 |
| 4 |  BostonCeltics | 98.8 |
| 5 |  LAClippers | 101.0 |
| 6 |  DenverNuggets | 101.2 |
| 7 |  WashingtonWizards | 101.3 |
| 8 |  IndianaPacers | 102.6 |
| 9 |  New OrleansPelicans | 104.1 |
| 10 |   UtahJazz | 105.3 |
| 11 |  DallasMavericks | 107.4 |
| 12 |  BrooklynNets | 109.0 |
| 13 |  Golden StateWarriors | 110.6 |
| 14 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 112.0 |
| 15 |  ChicagoBulls | 113.1 |
| 16 |  Los AngelesLakers | 114.2 |
| 17 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 114.8 |
| 18 |  AtlantaHawks | 114.9 |
| 19 |  Philadelphia76ers | 115.0 |
| 20 |  PhoenixSuns | 118.3 |
| 21 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 118.4 |
| 22 |   HoustonRockets | 118.5 |
| 23 |  DetroitPistons | 118.7 |
| 24 |  SacramentoKings | 118.7 |
| 25 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 120.0 |
| 26 |  CharlotteHornets | 121.4 |
| 27 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 122.7 |
| 28 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 123.5 |
| 29 |  San AntonioSpurs | 131.8 |
| 30 |  OrlandoMagic | 141.1 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current April 2021 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Toronto Raptors (83.8), Miami Heat (95.9), New York Knicks (97.3), Boston Celtics (98.8), and LA Clippers (101.0).