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 |  Philadelphia76ers | 90.3 |
| 2 |  Los AngelesLakers | 92.9 |
| 3 |  BostonCeltics | 95.3 |
| 4 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 97.9 |
| 5 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 98.5 |
| 6 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 98.9 |
| 7 |  New OrleansPelicans | 100.0 |
| 8 |  San AntonioSpurs | 100.6 |
| 9 |  DenverNuggets | 106.0 |
| 10 |  Golden StateWarriors | 107.1 |
| 11 |  PhoenixSuns | 108.2 |
| 12 |  New YorkKnicks | 108.8 |
| 13 |  DetroitPistons | 109.7 |
| 14 |   UtahJazz | 109.9 |
| 15 |  CharlotteHornets | 109.9 |
| 16 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 110.0 |
| 17 |  IndianaPacers | 111.1 |
| 18 |  TorontoRaptors | 112.1 |
| 19 |   HoustonRockets | 112.1 |
| 20 |  AtlantaHawks | 112.6 |
| 21 |  SacramentoKings | 113.8 |
| 22 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 114.1 |
| 23 |  ChicagoBulls | 115.6 |
| 24 |  LAClippers | 115.7 |
| 25 |  BrooklynNets | 115.8 |
| 26 |  MiamiHeat | 118.8 |
| 27 |  DallasMavericks | 121.1 |
| 28 |  OrlandoMagic | 121.2 |
| 29 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 122.9 |
| 30 |  WashingtonWizards | 125.0 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current January 2021 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Philadelphia 76ers (90.3), Los Angeles Lakers (92.9), Boston Celtics (95.3), Oklahoma City Thunder (97.9), and Memphis Grizzlies (98.5).