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 31 high leverage minutes
Defensive rating
Opponent points allowed per 100 possessions while on court Learn more
Top defensive rating leaders
The current January 2024 NBA leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (85.7, DEN), Aaron Gordon (89.4, DEN), Isaiah Stewart (90.0, DET), Peyton Watson (91.3, DEN), and Nikola Jokić (94.1, DEN).

















































