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
Usage %
Estimated share of team plays used while on court
| # | Player | USG% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | ![]() | Cam Thomas | 33.6% |
| 49 | ![]() | Mikal Bridges | 25.5% |
| 63 | ![]() | Dennis Schröder | 22.9% |
| 81 | ![]() | Spencer Dinwiddie | 19.8% |
| 95 | ![]() | Cameron Johnson | 18.5% |
| 140 | ![]() | Royce O'Neale | 13.9% |
| 159 | ![]() | Dorian Finney-Smith | 12.5% |
| 174 | ![]() | Nic Claxton | 10.5% |
Top usage % leaders
The current 2023-24 Season NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (53.5%, OKC), Anthony Edwards (45.8%, MIN), Nikola Jokić (45.2%, DEN), Jalen Brunson (41.7%, NYK), and Paolo Banchero (41.3%, ORL).







