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 | 80.2 |
| 2 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 94.1 |
| 3 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 95.9 |
| 4 |  Golden StateWarriors | 96.4 |
| 5 |  TorontoRaptors | 97.7 |
| 6 |  OrlandoMagic | 99.0 |
| 7 |  Philadelphia76ers | 102.0 |
| 8 |  New OrleansPelicans | 103.0 |
| 9 |  DenverNuggets | 103.7 |
| 10 |  BostonCeltics | 106.7 |
| 11 |  DallasMavericks | 107.7 |
| 12 |  SacramentoKings | 108.2 |
| 13 |  CharlotteHornets | 108.7 |
| 14 |   HoustonRockets | 109.0 |
| 15 |  PhoenixSuns | 110.2 |
| 16 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 110.8 |
| 17 |  MiamiHeat | 112.1 |
| 18 |  DetroitPistons | 112.7 |
| 19 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 113.6 |
| 20 |  BrooklynNets | 114.3 |
| 21 |  LAClippers | 114.7 |
| 22 |  Los AngelesLakers | 114.8 |
| 23 |  San AntonioSpurs | 116.4 |
| 24 |  New YorkKnicks | 116.7 |
| 25 |  AtlantaHawks | 118.3 |
| 26 |  IndianaPacers | 119.1 |
| 27 |  ChicagoBulls | 121.1 |
| 28 |   UtahJazz | 123.1 |
| 29 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 125.9 |
| 30 |  WashingtonWizards | 136.1 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current February 2023 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Milwaukee Bucks (80.2), Cleveland Cavaliers (94.1), Minnesota Timberwolves (95.9), Golden State Warriors (96.4), and Toronto Raptors (97.7).