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 | 92.6 |
| 2 |  Philadelphia76ers | 96.0 |
| 3 |  IndianaPacers | 98.4 |
| 4 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 98.5 |
| 5 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 99.5 |
| 6 |  AtlantaHawks | 99.6 |
| 7 |  LAClippers | 99.7 |
| 8 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 101.5 |
| 9 |  ChicagoBulls | 101.6 |
| 10 |  MiamiHeat | 103.4 |
| 11 |  WashingtonWizards | 104.4 |
| 12 |  DallasMavericks | 104.8 |
| 13 |  New OrleansPelicans | 104.9 |
| 14 |  DenverNuggets | 106.8 |
| 15 |  BrooklynNets | 107.9 |
| 16 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 108.5 |
| 17 |  SacramentoKings | 109.8 |
| 18 |  Golden StateWarriors | 109.9 |
| 19 |  TorontoRaptors | 110.6 |
| 20 |  Los AngelesLakers | 111.6 |
| 21 |  San AntonioSpurs | 112.4 |
| 22 |  PhoenixSuns | 113.5 |
| 23 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 115.7 |
| 24 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 115.7 |
| 25 |  CharlotteHornets | 116.1 |
| 26 |  OrlandoMagic | 117.3 |
| 27 |   UtahJazz | 119.9 |
| 28 |  DetroitPistons | 122.0 |
| 29 |   HoustonRockets | 124.9 |
| 30 |  New YorkKnicks | 128.7 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current November 2022 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Boston Celtics (92.6), Philadelphia 76ers (96.0), Indiana Pacers (98.4), Minnesota Timberwolves (98.5), and Milwaukee Bucks (99.5).