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
Assist ratio
Percentage of a player's own plays that result in an assist
| # | Team | AST% |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 21.9% |
| 2 |  TorontoRaptors | 20.6% |
| 3 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 20.0% |
| 4 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 19.9% |
| 5 |  DallasMavericks | 19.9% |
| 6 |  San AntonioSpurs | 19.8% |
| 7 |  Golden StateWarriors | 19.6% |
| 8 |  IndianaPacers | 19.4% |
| 9 |  DenverNuggets | 19.1% |
| 10 |  CharlotteHornets | 19.0% |
| 11 |  New OrleansPelicans | 18.8% |
| 12 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 18.4% |
| 13 |  Los AngelesLakers | 18.2% |
| 14 |  MiamiHeat | 17.9% |
| 15 |  BostonCeltics | 17.8% |
| 16 |   UtahJazz | 17.5% |
| 17 |  LAClippers | 17.2% |
| 18 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 17.1% |
| 19 |  AtlantaHawks | 16.6% |
| 20 |  SacramentoKings | 16.6% |
| 21 |  PhoenixSuns | 16.5% |
| 22 |  Philadelphia76ers | 15.7% |
| 23 |  DetroitPistons | 15.4% |
| 24 |  ChicagoBulls | 14.9% |
| 25 |  New YorkKnicks | 14.7% |
| 26 |  BrooklynNets | 13.9% |
| 27 |  OrlandoMagic | 13.1% |
| 28 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 12.9% |
| 29 |  WashingtonWizards | 12.8% |
| 30 |   HoustonRockets | 11.7% |
Top assist ratio leaders
The current February 2024 NBA team leaders in high leverage assist ratio are Cleveland Cavaliers (21.9%), Toronto Raptors (20.6%), Minnesota Timberwolves (20.0%), Oklahoma City Thunder (19.9%), and Dallas Mavericks (19.9%).