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 150 high leverage minutes
Defensive rating
Opponent points allowed per 100 possessions while on court Learn more
| # | Player | DRtg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |  | Isaiah Hartenstein  NYK | 104.6 |
| 21 |  | Jalen Brunson NYK | 107.4 |
| 25 |  | OG Anunoby  TOR/NYK | 108.0 |
| 32 |  | Josh Hart NYK | 109.0 |
| 56 |  | Donte DiVincenzo NYK | 111.9 |
| 89 |  | Immanuel Quickley NYK/TOR | 115.5 |
| 114 |  | RJ Barrett NYK/TOR | 117.9 |
| 165 |  | Alec Burks  DET/NYK | 123.8 |
| 171 |  | Bojan Bogdanović DET/NYK | 126.7 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current 2023-24 Season NBA leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (99.0, DEN), Peyton Watson (100.0, DEN), Paolo Banchero (103.0, ORL), Toumani Camara (103.2, POR), and Isaiah Hartenstein (104.6, NYK).