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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | ![]() | Luka Dončić | 40.3% |
| 15 | ![]() | Kyrie Irving | 34.6% |
| 51 | ![]() | Christian Wood | 25.4% |
| 92 | ![]() | Tim Hardaway Jr. | 19.7% |
| 94 | ![]() | Spencer Dinwiddie | 19.6% |
| 165 | ![]() | Josh Green | 12.4% |
| 191 | ![]() | Dorian Finney-Smith | 10.0% |
| 197 | ![]() | Reggie Bullock Jr. | 9.3% |
| 199 | ![]() | Maxi Kleber | 9.0% |
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).








