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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 |  | Jalen Brunson  NYK | 11.5 |
| 56 |  | Julius Randle NYK | 8.0 |
| 76 |  | Immanuel Quickley NYK | 6.7 |
| 92 |  | Josh Hart  POR/NYK | 5.6 |
| 125 |  | RJ Barrett NYK | 3.9 |
| 137 |  | Quentin Grimes NYK | 3.6 |
| 154 |  | Isaiah Hartenstein NYK | 2.8 |
| 171 |  | Obi Toppin NYK | 2.5 |
| 178 |  | Mitchell Robinson NYK | 2.2 |
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).