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
Assists
| # | Player | Ast | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 |  | Marcus Smart  BOS | 9.9 |
| 26 |  | Dennis Schröder BOS/  HOU | 9.6 |
| 36 |  | Derrick White  SAS/BOS | 8.2 |
| 71 |  | Payton Pritchard BOS | 6.3 |
| 77 |  | Jaylen Brown BOS | 5.9 |
| 79 |  | Al Horford BOS | 5.8 |
| 86 |  | Jayson Tatum BOS | 5.2 |
| 96 |  | Josh Richardson BOS/SAS | 4.7 |
| 136 |  | Robert Williams III BOS | 3.0 |
Top assists leaders
The current 2021-22 Season NBA leaders in high leverage assists are Chris Paul (16.5, PHX), LaMelo Ball (15.9, CHA), Luka Dončić (15.2, DAL), Trae Young (14.3, ATL), and Darius Garland (13.8, CLE).