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 |  DallasMavericks | 99.6 |
| 2 |  Golden StateWarriors | 99.7 |
| 3 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 102.2 |
| 4 |  MiamiHeat | 102.7 |
| 5 |  Philadelphia76ers | 104.6 |
| 6 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 105.1 |
| 7 |  TorontoRaptors | 105.3 |
| 8 |  ChicagoBulls | 106.8 |
| 9 |  SacramentoKings | 107.1 |
| 10 |  BostonCeltics | 107.5 |
| 11 |  LAClippers | 107.8 |
| 12 |  PhoenixSuns | 108.1 |
| 13 |   UtahJazz | 108.3 |
| 14 |  New OrleansPelicans | 108.9 |
| 15 |  CharlotteHornets | 109.1 |
| 16 |  BrooklynNets | 109.3 |
| 17 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 109.7 |
| 18 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 109.8 |
| 19 |  WashingtonWizards | 109.8 |
| 20 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 110.6 |
| 21 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 110.8 |
| 22 |  Los AngelesLakers | 111.9 |
| 23 |  DenverNuggets | 113.3 |
| 24 |  New YorkKnicks | 113.4 |
| 25 |  San AntonioSpurs | 113.4 |
| 26 |  OrlandoMagic | 114.2 |
| 27 |  DetroitPistons | 114.9 |
| 28 |  IndianaPacers | 114.9 |
| 29 |  AtlantaHawks | 116.5 |
| 30 |   HoustonRockets | 116.9 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current 2021-22 Season NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Dallas Mavericks (99.6), Golden State Warriors (99.7), Memphis Grizzlies (102.2), Miami Heat (102.7), and Philadelphia 76ers (104.6).