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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | ![]() | Luka Dončić | 38.3% |
| 45 | ![]() | Kristaps Porziņģis | 25.0% |
| 49 | ![]() | Tim Hardaway Jr. | 24.5% |
| 75 | ![]() | Spencer Dinwiddie | 20.7% |
| 90 | ![]() | Jalen Brunson | 19.1% |
| 143 | ![]() | Dorian Finney-Smith | 14.1% |
| 154 | ![]() | Reggie Bullock Jr. | 13.3% |
| 169 | ![]() | Maxi Kleber | 11.0% |
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).







