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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Chris Paul  PHX | 16.5 |
| 11 |  | Devin Booker PHX | 11.2 |
| 82 |  | Landry Shamet PHX | 5.7 |
| 128 |  | Mikal Bridges PHX | 3.3 |
| 142 |  | Jae Crowder PHX | 2.8 |
| 144 |  | Cameron Johnson PHX | 2.7 |
| 165 |  | Deandre Ayton PHX | 2.1 |
| 174 |  | Torrey Craig  IND/PHX | 1.7 |
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).