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 |  BostonCeltics | 94.3 |
| 2 |  MiamiHeat | 95.7 |
| 3 |  LAClippers | 98.4 |
| 4 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 99.1 |
| 5 |  Golden StateWarriors | 103.8 |
| 6 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 104.9 |
| 7 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 106.1 |
| 8 |  WashingtonWizards | 107.6 |
| 9 |  OrlandoMagic | 107.7 |
| 10 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 107.9 |
| 11 |  CharlotteHornets | 108.0 |
| 12 |  IndianaPacers | 109.4 |
| 13 |  SacramentoKings | 109.4 |
| 14 |  BrooklynNets | 109.5 |
| 15 |  PhoenixSuns | 109.6 |
| 16 |  Philadelphia76ers | 110.7 |
| 17 |  ChicagoBulls | 111.5 |
| 18 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 112.3 |
| 19 |  Los AngelesLakers | 113.3 |
| 20 |  DallasMavericks | 114.0 |
| 21 |  AtlantaHawks | 115.2 |
| 22 |  New YorkKnicks | 116.5 |
| 23 |  TorontoRaptors | 119.0 |
| 24 |   HoustonRockets | 122.2 |
| 25 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 124.9 |
| 26 |  DenverNuggets | 125.8 |
| 27 |   UtahJazz | 127.5 |
| 28 |  New OrleansPelicans | 129.8 |
| 29 |  San AntonioSpurs | 130.4 |
| 30 |  DetroitPistons | 144.1 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current January 2023 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Boston Celtics (94.3), Miami Heat (95.7), LA Clippers (98.4), Memphis Grizzlies (99.1), and Golden State Warriors (103.8).