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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 |  | Dennis Schröder  BOS/  HOU | 1.9 |
| 25 |  | Marcus Smart BOS | 1.6 |
| 35 |  | Derrick White  SAS/BOS | 1.5 |
| 53 |  | Jayson Tatum BOS | 1.2 |
| 58 |  | Jaylen Brown BOS | 1.1 |
| 67 |  | Payton Pritchard BOS | 1.0 |
| 80 |  | Al Horford BOS | 0.9 |
| 85 |  | Josh Richardson BOS/SAS | 0.8 |
| 138 |  | Robert Williams III BOS | 0.5 |
Top assists leaders
The current 2021-22 Season NBA leaders in high leverage assists are Chris Paul (3.3, PHX), Darius Garland (2.7, CLE), Luka Dončić (2.5, DAL), LaMelo Ball (2.4, CHA), and LeBron James (2.4, LAL).