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 |  BostonCeltics | 89.9 |
| 2 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 91.5 |
| 3 |   HoustonRockets | 92.2 |
| 4 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 99.0 |
| 5 |  DallasMavericks | 100.0 |
| 6 |  BrooklynNets | 102.5 |
| 7 |  MiamiHeat | 103.6 |
| 8 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 103.7 |
| 9 |  San AntonioSpurs | 105.5 |
| 10 |  SacramentoKings | 105.9 |
| 11 |  OrlandoMagic | 106.5 |
| 12 |  PhoenixSuns | 107.5 |
| 13 |  TorontoRaptors | 107.5 |
| 14 |  New YorkKnicks | 107.9 |
| 15 |  New OrleansPelicans | 109.1 |
| 16 |  IndianaPacers | 110.8 |
| 17 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 111.3 |
| 18 |  CharlotteHornets | 111.5 |
| 19 |  WashingtonWizards | 111.6 |
| 20 |  DetroitPistons | 111.7 |
| 21 |  Philadelphia76ers | 112.1 |
| 22 |  AtlantaHawks | 113.0 |
| 23 |  DenverNuggets | 113.1 |
| 24 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 113.7 |
| 25 |  ChicagoBulls | 114.7 |
| 26 |  Golden StateWarriors | 117.8 |
| 27 |  Los AngelesLakers | 120.9 |
| 28 |   UtahJazz | 122.0 |
| 29 |  LAClippers | 123.9 |
| 30 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 126.5 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current March 2022 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Boston Celtics (89.9), Memphis Grizzlies (91.5), Houston Rockets (92.2), Minnesota Timberwolves (99.0), and Dallas Mavericks (100.0).