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
Minimum 150 high leverage minutes
Usage %
Estimated share of team plays used while on court
| # | Player | USG% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | ![]() | Giannis Antetokounmpo | 33.1% |
| 30 | ![]() | Khris Middleton | 28.0% |
| 42 | ![]() | Jrue Holiday | 25.5% |
| 131 | ![]() | Bobby Portis | 15.6% |
| 150 | ![]() | Pat Connaughton | 13.6% |
| 170 | ![]() | Grayson Allen | 10.6% |
Top usage % leaders
The current 2021-22 Season NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are Trae Young (45.7%, ATL), Joel Embiid (45.3%, PHI), Devin Booker (43.3%, PHX), Nikola Jokić (41.5%, DEN), and Ja Morant (41.0%, MEM).





