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 | 82.6 |
| 2 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 96.2 |
| 3 |  Philadelphia76ers | 96.3 |
| 4 |  MiamiHeat | 97.3 |
| 5 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 101.3 |
| 6 |  WashingtonWizards | 102.8 |
| 7 |  New YorkKnicks | 104.2 |
| 8 |  LAClippers | 104.8 |
| 9 |  PhoenixSuns | 105.0 |
| 10 |  TorontoRaptors | 105.0 |
| 11 |  Golden StateWarriors | 105.1 |
| 12 |  CharlotteHornets | 107.3 |
| 13 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 108.1 |
| 14 |  DetroitPistons | 109.9 |
| 15 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 111.9 |
| 16 |  BostonCeltics | 113.4 |
| 17 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 113.6 |
| 18 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 113.8 |
| 19 |  San AntonioSpurs | 114.5 |
| 20 |  Los AngelesLakers | 116.4 |
| 21 |  BrooklynNets | 119.4 |
| 22 |  SacramentoKings | 119.6 |
| 23 |  IndianaPacers | 119.7 |
| 24 |  DenverNuggets | 121.1 |
| 25 |  OrlandoMagic | 122.9 |
| 26 |   HoustonRockets | 123.7 |
| 27 |  AtlantaHawks | 124.7 |
| 28 |  ChicagoBulls | 125.6 |
| 29 |   UtahJazz | 126.0 |
| 30 |  New OrleansPelicans | 127.2 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current January 2022 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Dallas Mavericks (82.6), Memphis Grizzlies (96.2), Philadelphia 76ers (96.3), Miami Heat (97.3), and Cleveland Cavaliers (101.3).