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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 9 high leverage minutes

Estimated share of team plays used while on court

Top usage % leaders

The current April 2023 NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are DeMar DeRozan (46.9%, CHI), Donovan Mitchell (46.0%, CLE), Anthony Edwards (44.1%, MIN), LeBron James (43.9%, LAL), and Jordan Poole (43.3%, GSW).