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
Defensive rating
Points allowed per 100 possessions Learn more
| # | Team | DRtg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Philadelphia76ers | 103.4 |
| 2 |  MiamiHeat | 105.6 |
| 3 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 106.3 |
| 4 |  BostonCeltics | 107.3 |
| 5 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 107.7 |
| 6 |  Golden StateWarriors | 109.1 |
| 7 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 110.5 |
| 8 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 111.1 |
| 9 |  Los AngelesLakers | 111.9 |
| 10 |  New OrleansPelicans | 112.1 |
| 11 |  DenverNuggets | 112.5 |
| 12 |  CharlotteHornets | 112.5 |
| 13 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 112.6 |
| 14 |  OrlandoMagic | 112.9 |
| 15 |  TorontoRaptors | 113.0 |
| 16 |  LAClippers | 113.1 |
| 17 |   HoustonRockets | 114.7 |
| 18 |  IndianaPacers | 115.3 |
| 19 |  ChicagoBulls | 115.3 |
| 20 |  PhoenixSuns | 115.8 |
| 21 |  DallasMavericks | 116.3 |
| 22 |  WashingtonWizards | 116.6 |
| 23 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 116.7 |
| 24 |  AtlantaHawks | 117.1 |
| 25 |  SacramentoKings | 118.0 |
| 26 |  BrooklynNets | 118.1 |
| 27 |   UtahJazz | 119.7 |
| 28 |  New YorkKnicks | 119.8 |
| 29 |  DetroitPistons | 121.1 |
| 30 |  San AntonioSpurs | 124.9 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current 2022-23 Season NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Philadelphia 76ers (103.4), Miami Heat (105.6), Milwaukee Bucks (106.3), Boston Celtics (107.3), and Cleveland Cavaliers (107.7).