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
Effective field goal %
Field goal % adjusted for the added value of threes
| # | Team | eFG% |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  DenverNuggets | 60.9% |
| 2 |  SacramentoKings | 57.9% |
| 3 |  Los AngelesLakers | 56.9% |
| 4 |  DetroitPistons | 56.7% |
| 5 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 55.7% |
| 6 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 55.7% |
| 7 |  LAClippers | 55.6% |
| 8 |  BostonCeltics | 55.5% |
| 9 |  AtlantaHawks | 55.5% |
| 10 |  BrooklynNets | 54.8% |
| 11 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 54.7% |
| 12 |  MiamiHeat | 54.4% |
| 13 |  DallasMavericks | 54.2% |
| 14 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 54.2% |
| 15 |  New OrleansPelicans | 53.3% |
| 16 |  Golden StateWarriors | 52.9% |
| 17 |  CharlotteHornets | 52.8% |
| 18 |  IndianaPacers | 52.6% |
| 19 |  Philadelphia76ers | 52.5% |
| 20 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 52.1% |
| 21 |  San AntonioSpurs | 51.8% |
| 22 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 51.8% |
| 23 |  OrlandoMagic | 50.8% |
| 24 |  WashingtonWizards | 50.6% |
| 25 |   UtahJazz | 50.2% |
| 26 |  PhoenixSuns | 49.7% |
| 27 |  ChicagoBulls | 49.4% |
| 28 |  New YorkKnicks | 48.4% |
| 29 |  TorontoRaptors | 46.2% |
| 30 |   HoustonRockets | 40.9% |
Top effective field goal % leaders
The current March 2021 NBA team leaders in high leverage effective field goal % are Denver Nuggets (60.9%), Sacramento Kings (57.9%), Los Angeles Lakers (56.9%), Detroit Pistons (56.7%), and Cleveland Cavaliers (55.7%).