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
Usage %
Estimated share of team plays used while on court
Top usage % leaders
The current January 2024 NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are Paolo Banchero (44.2%, ORL), Stephen Curry (40.6%, GSW), Jayson Tatum (40.4%, BOS), Nikola Jokić (38.1%, DEN), and Tyrese Maxey (37.1%, PHI).

















































