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 |  Golden StateWarriors | 89.2 |
| 2 |  ChicagoBulls | 89.9 |
| 3 |  SacramentoKings | 93.3 |
| 4 |  Philadelphia76ers | 95.0 |
| 5 |   UtahJazz | 96.3 |
| 6 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 98.8 |
| 7 |  BrooklynNets | 100.4 |
| 8 |  WashingtonWizards | 101.7 |
| 9 |  New OrleansPelicans | 101.9 |
| 10 |  LAClippers | 102.4 |
| 11 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 103.5 |
| 12 |  MiamiHeat | 105.8 |
| 13 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 108.9 |
| 14 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 109.8 |
| 15 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 110.9 |
| 16 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 111.9 |
| 17 |  IndianaPacers | 112.3 |
| 18 |  DenverNuggets | 113.3 |
| 19 |  DallasMavericks | 113.6 |
| 20 |  CharlotteHornets | 116.1 |
| 21 |  TorontoRaptors | 117.0 |
| 22 |  PhoenixSuns | 117.2 |
| 23 |  BostonCeltics | 121.0 |
| 24 |  AtlantaHawks | 123.6 |
| 25 |  New YorkKnicks | 124.7 |
| 26 |  San AntonioSpurs | 124.7 |
| 27 |  Los AngelesLakers | 126.8 |
| 28 |   HoustonRockets | 128.7 |
| 29 |  OrlandoMagic | 140.7 |
| 30 |  DetroitPistons | 141.3 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current December 2021 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Golden State Warriors (89.2), Chicago Bulls (89.9), Sacramento Kings (93.3), Philadelphia 76ers (95.0), and Utah Jazz (96.3).