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 150 high leverage minutes
Usage %
Estimated share of team plays used while on court
| # | Player | USG% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | ![]() | Joel Embiid | 43.9% |
| 40 | ![]() | Tyrese Maxey | 27.4% |
| 67 | ![]() | James Harden | 22.0% |
| 78 | ![]() | Shake Milton | 21.0% |
| 127 | ![]() | Georges Niang | 16.6% |
| 132 | ![]() | De'Anthony Melton | 15.4% |
| 146 | ![]() | Tobias Harris | 14.1% |
| 175 | ![]() | Jalen McDaniels | 11.8% |
| 202 | ![]() | P.J. Tucker | 5.4% |
Top usage % leaders
The current 2022-23 Season NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (47.0%, OKC), Joel Embiid (43.9%, PHI), Trae Young (41.4%, ATL), Luka Dončić (40.3%, DAL), and Damian Lillard (39.9%, POR).








