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 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 56.7 |
| 2 |  Golden StateWarriors | 65.6 |
| 3 |  DallasMavericks | 72.0 |
| 4 |  DetroitPistons | 72.7 |
| 5 |  BrooklynNets | 77.8 |
| 6 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 82.4 |
| 7 |  OrlandoMagic | 93.0 |
| 8 |  WashingtonWizards | 95.0 |
| 9 |  AtlantaHawks | 97.7 |
| 10 |   UtahJazz | 98.6 |
| 11 |  SacramentoKings | 100.0 |
| 12 |  MiamiHeat | 101.2 |
| 13 |  New OrleansPelicans | 102.5 |
| 14 |  San AntonioSpurs | 107.4 |
| 15 |  Los AngelesLakers | 108.5 |
| 16 |  PhoenixSuns | 108.9 |
| 17 |  TorontoRaptors | 111.2 |
| 18 |  New YorkKnicks | 116.3 |
| 19 |  DenverNuggets | 118.0 |
| 20 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 118.2 |
| 21 |  BostonCeltics | 118.9 |
| 22 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 120.3 |
| 23 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 124.7 |
| 24 |   HoustonRockets | 132.7 |
| 25 |  Philadelphia76ers | 135.2 |
| 26 |  ChicagoBulls | 142.3 |
| 27 |  IndianaPacers | 145.0 |
| 28 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 212.5 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current April 2022 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Oklahoma City Thunder (56.7), Golden State Warriors (65.6), Dallas Mavericks (72.0), Detroit Pistons (72.7), and Brooklyn Nets (77.8).