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
Defensive rating
Points allowed per 100 possessions Learn more
| # | Team | DRtg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  MiamiHeat | 102.5 |
| 2 |  PhoenixSuns | 103.4 |
| 3 |  Golden StateWarriors | 103.6 |
| 4 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 105.1 |
| 5 |  Philadelphia76ers | 105.9 |
| 6 |  CharlotteHornets | 106.1 |
| 7 |  DallasMavericks | 106.3 |
| 8 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 107.1 |
| 9 |  BrooklynNets | 108.0 |
| 10 |  TorontoRaptors | 108.2 |
| 11 |  BostonCeltics | 108.3 |
| 12 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 108.8 |
| 13 |  WashingtonWizards | 109.6 |
| 14 |  OrlandoMagic | 110.5 |
| 15 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 111.2 |
| 16 |  IndianaPacers | 111.6 |
| 17 |  LAClippers | 112.5 |
| 18 |  SacramentoKings | 112.6 |
| 19 |   UtahJazz | 112.7 |
| 20 |  ChicagoBulls | 112.8 |
| 21 |  AtlantaHawks | 113.3 |
| 22 |  San AntonioSpurs | 113.6 |
| 23 |  Los AngelesLakers | 114.0 |
| 24 |  DetroitPistons | 114.2 |
| 25 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 114.8 |
| 26 |  New YorkKnicks | 115.5 |
| 27 |  New OrleansPelicans | 117.0 |
| 28 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 117.2 |
| 29 |  DenverNuggets | 117.3 |
| 30 |   HoustonRockets | 118.3 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current 2021-22 Season NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Miami Heat (102.5), Phoenix Suns (103.4), Golden State Warriors (103.6), Memphis Grizzlies (105.1), and Philadelphia 76ers (105.9).