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 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 100.5 |
| 2 |  BostonCeltics | 101.4 |
| 3 |  Philadelphia76ers | 103.8 |
| 4 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 105.0 |
| 5 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 105.5 |
| 6 |  MiamiHeat | 106.8 |
| 7 |  Golden StateWarriors | 107.4 |
| 8 |  OrlandoMagic | 108.2 |
| 9 |  LAClippers | 108.6 |
| 10 |  Los AngelesLakers | 108.7 |
| 11 |  BrooklynNets | 109.1 |
| 12 |  IndianaPacers | 110.3 |
| 13 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 110.7 |
| 14 |  AtlantaHawks | 111.0 |
| 15 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 111.2 |
| 16 |  ChicagoBulls | 111.2 |
| 17 |  DenverNuggets | 111.6 |
| 18 |  CharlotteHornets | 112.2 |
| 19 |  SacramentoKings | 112.3 |
| 20 |  DallasMavericks | 112.4 |
| 21 |  New OrleansPelicans | 112.6 |
| 22 |  PhoenixSuns | 113.8 |
| 23 |   HoustonRockets | 114.4 |
| 24 |  TorontoRaptors | 114.5 |
| 25 |  WashingtonWizards | 114.8 |
| 26 |  New YorkKnicks | 116.4 |
| 27 |  San AntonioSpurs | 118.5 |
| 28 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 118.8 |
| 29 |   UtahJazz | 120.1 |
| 30 |  DetroitPistons | 126.3 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current 2022-23 Season NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Milwaukee Bucks (100.5), Boston Celtics (101.4), Philadelphia 76ers (103.8), Oklahoma City Thunder (105.0), and Cleveland Cavaliers (105.5).