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 | 75.0 |
| 2 |  New OrleansPelicans | 76.1 |
| 3 |  Philadelphia76ers | 82.7 |
| 4 |  San AntonioSpurs | 91.5 |
| 5 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 91.9 |
| 6 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 94.9 |
| 7 |  BostonCeltics | 95.2 |
| 8 |  LAClippers | 95.2 |
| 9 |  DenverNuggets | 95.8 |
| 10 |  OrlandoMagic | 97.2 |
| 11 |  SacramentoKings | 100.0 |
| 12 |  DetroitPistons | 100.0 |
| 13 |  MiamiHeat | 102.2 |
| 14 |  PhoenixSuns | 103.9 |
| 15 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 104.4 |
| 16 |  IndianaPacers | 104.4 |
| 17 |  BrooklynNets | 108.0 |
| 18 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 109.0 |
| 19 |  TorontoRaptors | 111.8 |
| 20 |   UtahJazz | 114.8 |
| 21 |   HoustonRockets | 117.6 |
| 22 |  ChicagoBulls | 118.6 |
| 23 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 124.2 |
| 24 |  AtlantaHawks | 127.1 |
| 25 |  CharlotteHornets | 128.6 |
| 26 |  Golden StateWarriors | 130.8 |
| 27 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 133.3 |
| 28 |  WashingtonWizards | 138.3 |
| 29 |  Los AngelesLakers | 147.5 |
| 30 |  DallasMavericks | 152.2 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current December 2020 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are New York Knicks (75.0), New Orleans Pelicans (76.1), Philadelphia 76ers (82.7), San Antonio Spurs (91.5), and Minnesota Timberwolves (91.9).