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 |  BrooklynNets | 81.4 |
| 2 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 85.7 |
| 3 |  Philadelphia76ers | 93.7 |
| 4 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 94.1 |
| 5 |  PhoenixSuns | 95.3 |
| 6 |  New YorkKnicks | 100.0 |
| 7 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 100.0 |
| 8 |  CharlotteHornets | 102.6 |
| 9 |  New OrleansPelicans | 104.9 |
| 10 |  MiamiHeat | 105.2 |
| 11 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 105.8 |
| 12 |  LAClippers | 106.0 |
| 13 |  DallasMavericks | 107.0 |
| 14 |  Golden StateWarriors | 109.8 |
| 15 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 110.5 |
| 16 |  AtlantaHawks | 111.3 |
| 17 |  SacramentoKings | 112.4 |
| 18 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 112.6 |
| 19 |  DenverNuggets | 112.7 |
| 20 |  BostonCeltics | 115.4 |
| 21 |  San AntonioSpurs | 115.6 |
| 22 |  IndianaPacers | 116.4 |
| 23 |  OrlandoMagic | 116.5 |
| 24 |  Los AngelesLakers | 120.7 |
| 25 |   UtahJazz | 124.8 |
| 26 |  WashingtonWizards | 127.6 |
| 27 |  ChicagoBulls | 127.8 |
| 28 |  DetroitPistons | 130.8 |
| 29 |  TorontoRaptors | 132.5 |
| 30 |   HoustonRockets | 145.2 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current March 2021 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Brooklyn Nets (81.4), Milwaukee Bucks (85.7), Philadelphia 76ers (93.7), Oklahoma City Thunder (94.1), and Phoenix Suns (95.3).