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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | ![]() | Tyrese Maxey | 32.1% |
| 71 | ![]() | Buddy Hield | 21.8% |
| 89 | ![]() | Kelly Oubre Jr. | 18.8% |
| 102 | ![]() | Tobias Harris | 17.9% |
| 104 | ![]() | James Harden | 17.7% |
| 142 | ![]() | Cameron Payne | 13.8% |
| 156 | ![]() | Kyle Lowry | 12.8% |
| 157 | ![]() | Paul Reed | 12.7% |
| 178 | ![]() | Nicolas Batum | 8.2% |
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).








