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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |  | Russell Westbrook  LAL/  UTA/ LAC | 13.9 |
| 13 |  | Mike Conley UTA/ MIN | 11.9 |
| 42 |  | Talen Horton-Tucker UTA | 8.9 |
| 54 |  | Jordan Clarkson UTA | 8.0 |
| 98 |  | Jarred Vanderbilt UTA/LAL | 5.2 |
| 110 |  | Kelly Olynyk UTA | 4.7 |
| 147 |  | Lauri Markkanen UTA | 3.3 |
| 158 |  | Walker Kessler UTA | 2.7 |
| 161 |  | Malik Beasley UTA/LAL | 2.6 |
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).