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
Assists
| # | Player | Ast | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 |  | Kyrie Irving  BKN/ DAL | 8.2 |
| 55 |  | Kevin Durant BKN/ PHX | 8.0 |
| 62 |  | Spencer Dinwiddie DAL/BKN | 7.7 |
| 75 |  | Royce O'Neale BKN | 6.7 |
| 122 |  | Mikal Bridges PHX/BKN | 4.2 |
| 126 |  | Joe Harris BKN | 3.9 |
| 148 |  | Nic Claxton BKN | 3.0 |
| 176 |  | Dorian Finney-Smith DAL/BKN | 2.3 |
Top assists leaders
The current 2022-23 Season NBA leaders in high leverage assists are Tyrese Haliburton (21.8, IND), Trae Young (17.1, ATL), Nikola Jokić (16.4, DEN), T.J. McConnell (15.4, IND), and Fred VanVleet (15.0, TOR).