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 | 27.3 |
| 2 |   HoustonRockets | 78.1 |
| 3 |  ChicagoBulls | 80.9 |
| 4 |  Los AngelesLakers | 86.3 |
| 5 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 91.8 |
| 6 |  WashingtonWizards | 94.1 |
| 7 |  AtlantaHawks | 101.0 |
| 8 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 101.1 |
| 9 |  CharlotteHornets | 102.7 |
| 10 |  DenverNuggets | 106.7 |
| 11 |  Philadelphia76ers | 106.8 |
| 12 |  Golden StateWarriors | 107.0 |
| 13 |  New OrleansPelicans | 111.3 |
| 14 |  New YorkKnicks | 112.5 |
| 15 |  IndianaPacers | 114.5 |
| 16 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 116.4 |
| 17 |  DallasMavericks | 116.9 |
| 18 |  MiamiHeat | 118.9 |
| 19 |  BostonCeltics | 127.0 |
| 20 |  SacramentoKings | 128.2 |
| 21 |   UtahJazz | 128.6 |
| 22 |  San AntonioSpurs | 129.7 |
| 23 |  BrooklynNets | 130.3 |
| 24 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 130.4 |
| 25 |  PhoenixSuns | 131.6 |
| 26 |  DetroitPistons | 133.3 |
| 27 |  OrlandoMagic | 135.7 |
| 28 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 141.5 |
| 29 |  LAClippers | 144.2 |
| 30 |  TorontoRaptors | 183.3 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current April 2023 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Milwaukee Bucks (27.3), Houston Rockets (78.1), Chicago Bulls (80.9), Los Angeles Lakers (86.3), and Cleveland Cavaliers (91.8).