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
Steal %
Steals as a percentage of opponent possessions
| # | Team | STL% |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  TorontoRaptors | 11.3% |
| 2 |  CharlotteHornets | 10.4% |
| 3 |  ChicagoBulls | 9.6% |
| 4 |  San AntonioSpurs | 9.2% |
| 5 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 9.2% |
| 6 |  DenverNuggets | 9.1% |
| 7 |  Philadelphia76ers | 9.1% |
| 8 |  PhoenixSuns | 9.0% |
| 9 |  BrooklynNets | 8.9% |
| 10 |  Golden StateWarriors | 8.8% |
| 11 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 8.5% |
| 12 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 8.2% |
| 13 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 8.0% |
| 14 |  DallasMavericks | 7.8% |
| 15 |  LAClippers | 7.7% |
| 16 |  BostonCeltics | 7.5% |
| 17 |  IndianaPacers | 7.3% |
| 18 |  Los AngelesLakers | 7.3% |
| 19 |   UtahJazz | 7.0% |
| 20 |  DetroitPistons | 6.7% |
| 21 |  New YorkKnicks | 6.6% |
| 22 |  SacramentoKings | 6.6% |
| 23 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 6.5% |
| 24 |  OrlandoMagic | 6.5% |
| 25 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 6.3% |
| 26 |  New OrleansPelicans | 6.3% |
| 27 |  MiamiHeat | 6.2% |
| 28 |  AtlantaHawks | 5.9% |
| 29 |  WashingtonWizards | 5.8% |
| 30 |   HoustonRockets | 4.5% |
Top steal % leaders
The current November 2021 NBA team leaders in high leverage steal % are Toronto Raptors (11.3%), Charlotte Hornets (10.4%), Chicago Bulls (9.6%), San Antonio Spurs (9.2%), and Oklahoma City Thunder (9.2%).