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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | ![]() | Kevin Durant | 39.3% |
| 15 | ![]() | Kyrie Irving | 34.6% |
| 91 | ![]() | Mikal Bridges | 19.8% |
| 94 | ![]() | Spencer Dinwiddie | 19.6% |
| 150 | ![]() | Nic Claxton | 13.8% |
| 169 | ![]() | Joe Harris | 12.1% |
| 182 | ![]() | Royce O'Neale | 11.0% |
| 191 | ![]() | Dorian Finney-Smith | 10.0% |
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).







