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
Steal %
Steals as a percentage of opponent possessions
| # | Team | STL% |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  New YorkKnicks | 12.8% |
| 2 |  MiamiHeat | 11.5% |
| 3 |  Los AngelesLakers | 11.0% |
| 4 |  Philadelphia76ers | 10.4% |
| 5 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 9.8% |
| 6 |  CharlotteHornets | 8.7% |
| 7 |  IndianaPacers | 8.5% |
| 8 |  DenverNuggets | 8.2% |
| 9 |  BrooklynNets | 8.0% |
| 10 |  TorontoRaptors | 7.9% |
| 11 |  ChicagoBulls | 7.9% |
| 12 |  BostonCeltics | 7.7% |
| 13 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 7.5% |
| 14 |  AtlantaHawks | 7.4% |
| 15 |  PhoenixSuns | 7.2% |
| 16 |  DetroitPistons | 6.8% |
| 17 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 6.7% |
| 18 |   UtahJazz | 6.7% |
| 19 |  LAClippers | 6.7% |
| 20 |  New OrleansPelicans | 6.6% |
| 21 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 6.1% |
| 22 |  Golden StateWarriors | 6.1% |
| 23 |   HoustonRockets | 5.9% |
| 24 |  SacramentoKings | 5.7% |
| 25 |  OrlandoMagic | 5.3% |
| 26 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 5.1% |
| 27 |  San AntonioSpurs | 4.8% |
| 28 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 4.3% |
| 29 |  DallasMavericks | 4.3% |
| 30 |  WashingtonWizards | 4.2% |
Top steal % leaders
The current March 2021 NBA team leaders in high leverage steal % are New York Knicks (12.8%), Miami Heat (11.5%), Los Angeles Lakers (11.0%), Philadelphia 76ers (10.4%), and Memphis Grizzlies (9.8%).