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 |  TorontoRaptors | 81.3 |
| 2 |  New OrleansPelicans | 84.9 |
| 3 |  BostonCeltics | 90.3 |
| 4 |  OrlandoMagic | 91.9 |
| 5 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 93.4 |
| 6 |  DallasMavericks | 95.0 |
| 7 |  Los AngelesLakers | 95.1 |
| 8 |   UtahJazz | 96.9 |
| 9 |  SacramentoKings | 97.9 |
| 10 |  MiamiHeat | 101.7 |
| 11 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 102.3 |
| 12 |  Philadelphia76ers | 102.8 |
| 13 |  ChicagoBulls | 103.9 |
| 14 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 107.4 |
| 15 |   HoustonRockets | 108.8 |
| 16 |  PhoenixSuns | 110.2 |
| 17 |  Golden StateWarriors | 110.4 |
| 18 |  LAClippers | 110.8 |
| 19 |  AtlantaHawks | 110.9 |
| 20 |  DenverNuggets | 111.6 |
| 21 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 111.6 |
| 22 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 112.0 |
| 23 |  San AntonioSpurs | 115.1 |
| 24 |  New YorkKnicks | 118.4 |
| 25 |  IndianaPacers | 119.4 |
| 26 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 120.2 |
| 27 |  CharlotteHornets | 120.5 |
| 28 |  WashingtonWizards | 122.0 |
| 29 |  DetroitPistons | 122.8 |
| 30 |  BrooklynNets | 144.4 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current February 2022 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Toronto Raptors (81.3), New Orleans Pelicans (84.9), Boston Celtics (90.3), Orlando Magic (91.9), and Portland Trail Blazers (93.4).