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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 31 high leverage minutes

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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).