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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

Minimum 22 high leverage minutes

Opponent points allowed per 100 possessions while on court Learn more

Top defensive rating leaders

The current February 2023 NBA leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Giannis Antetokounmpo (74.4, MIL), Brook Lopez (76.4, MIL), Naz Reid (77.8, MIN), Austin Rivers (78.6, MIN), and Joe Ingles (79.2, MIL).