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
Assist ratio
Percentage of a player's own plays that result in an assist
| # | Team | AST% |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 19.8% |
| 2 |  OrlandoMagic | 19.1% |
| 3 |  PhoenixSuns | 18.9% |
| 4 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 18.5% |
| 5 |  BostonCeltics | 18.4% |
| 6 |  New OrleansPelicans | 18.4% |
| 7 |  DenverNuggets | 18.1% |
| 8 |  CharlotteHornets | 17.1% |
| 9 |  Philadelphia76ers | 16.8% |
| 10 |  SacramentoKings | 16.8% |
| 11 |  DallasMavericks | 16.7% |
| 12 |   HoustonRockets | 16.6% |
| 13 |  WashingtonWizards | 16.5% |
| 14 |   UtahJazz | 16.3% |
| 15 |  TorontoRaptors | 16.3% |
| 16 |  San AntonioSpurs | 16.2% |
| 17 |  Los AngelesLakers | 16.2% |
| 18 |  MiamiHeat | 16.0% |
| 19 |  ChicagoBulls | 15.7% |
| 20 |  Golden StateWarriors | 15.6% |
| 21 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 15.3% |
| 22 |  IndianaPacers | 14.9% |
| 23 |  LAClippers | 14.7% |
| 24 |  DetroitPistons | 14.0% |
| 25 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 13.8% |
| 26 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 13.4% |
| 27 |  New YorkKnicks | 12.9% |
| 28 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 12.9% |
| 29 |  AtlantaHawks | 12.6% |
| 30 |  BrooklynNets | 10.9% |
Top assist ratio leaders
The current February 2022 NBA team leaders in high leverage assist ratio are Cleveland Cavaliers (19.8%), Orlando Magic (19.1%), Phoenix Suns (18.9%), Minnesota Timberwolves (18.5%), and Boston Celtics (18.4%).