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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  | Nikola Jokić  DEN | 45.2% |
| 59 |  | Jamal Murray DEN | 23.7% |
| 67 |  | Reggie Jackson DEN | 22.2% |
| 124 |  | Michael Porter Jr. DEN | 15.8% |
| 125 |  | Aaron Gordon DEN | 15.8% |
| 128 |  | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope DEN | 15.4% |
| 131 |  | Peyton Watson DEN | 15.2% |
| 132 |  | Christian Braun DEN | 15.1% |
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).