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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 |  | CJ McCollum  POR/ NOP | 10.6 |
| 20 |  | Eric Bledsoe  LAC/POR | 10.4 |
| 43 |  | Anfernee Simons POR | 7.9 |
| 70 |  | Josh Hart NOP/POR | 6.3 |
| 92 |  | Jusuf Nurkić POR | 4.9 |
| 171 |  | Robert Covington POR/LAC | 1.9 |
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).