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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

Minimum 29 high leverage minutes

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Top defensive rating leaders

The current December 2023 NBA leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Kawhi Leonard (71.8, LAC), Ochai Agbaji (74.1, TOR), Paul George (74.3, LAC), James Harden (78.8, LAC), and Norman Powell (81.5, LAC).