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 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 93.2 |
| 2 |  Los AngelesLakers | 99.3 |
| 3 |  LAClippers | 100.7 |
| 4 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 102.4 |
| 5 |  PhoenixSuns | 103.8 |
| 6 |  BrooklynNets | 108.0 |
| 7 |  BostonCeltics | 108.2 |
| 8 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 108.7 |
| 9 |  CharlotteHornets | 109.2 |
| 10 |  New YorkKnicks | 109.8 |
| 11 |  DenverNuggets | 110.8 |
| 12 |   HoustonRockets | 111.0 |
| 13 |  IndianaPacers | 112.0 |
| 14 |  San AntonioSpurs | 112.4 |
| 15 |  OrlandoMagic | 112.8 |
| 16 |  Philadelphia76ers | 114.4 |
| 17 |  AtlantaHawks | 115.0 |
| 18 |  SacramentoKings | 117.1 |
| 19 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 117.2 |
| 20 |  New OrleansPelicans | 117.7 |
| 21 |  MiamiHeat | 118.2 |
| 22 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 118.7 |
| 23 |  ChicagoBulls | 119.1 |
| 24 |  Golden StateWarriors | 119.1 |
| 25 |  TorontoRaptors | 122.8 |
| 26 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 123.3 |
| 27 |   UtahJazz | 124.9 |
| 28 |  WashingtonWizards | 125.9 |
| 29 |  DallasMavericks | 127.5 |
| 30 |  DetroitPistons | 139.3 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current March 2023 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Oklahoma City Thunder (93.2), Los Angeles Lakers (99.3), LA Clippers (100.7), Memphis Grizzlies (102.4), and Phoenix Suns (103.8).