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
Usage %
Estimated share of team plays used while on court
Top usage % leaders
The current December 2023 NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are De'Aaron Fox (44.4%, SAC), Anfernee Simons (43.7%, POR), Nikola Jokić (42.8%, DEN), Terry Rozier (42.0%, MIA), and Cade Cunningham (39.4%, DET).

















































