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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | ![]() | Kristaps Porziņģis | 25.0% |
| 50 | ![]() | Kyle Kuzma | 24.2% |
| 75 | ![]() | Spencer Dinwiddie | 20.7% |
| 79 | ![]() | Montrezl Harrell | 20.1% |
| 117 | ![]() | Deni Avdija | 16.8% |
| 135 | ![]() | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 15.1% |
| 146 | ![]() | Corey Kispert | 13.8% |
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).






