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 |  Golden StateWarriors | 20.3% |
| 2 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 19.9% |
| 3 |  San AntonioSpurs | 19.7% |
| 4 |  LAClippers | 19.6% |
| 5 |  DallasMavericks | 19.4% |
| 6 |  Los AngelesLakers | 19.1% |
| 7 |  BrooklynNets | 19.0% |
| 8 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 18.7% |
| 9 |  TorontoRaptors | 18.3% |
| 10 |  WashingtonWizards | 18.1% |
| 11 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 17.6% |
| 12 |  CharlotteHornets | 17.5% |
| 13 |  SacramentoKings | 17.1% |
| 14 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 17.0% |
| 15 |  MiamiHeat | 16.9% |
| 16 |   UtahJazz | 16.7% |
| 17 |  AtlantaHawks | 16.4% |
| 18 |  BostonCeltics | 16.3% |
| 19 |  IndianaPacers | 16.2% |
| 20 |  DenverNuggets | 16.1% |
| 21 |  OrlandoMagic | 16.0% |
| 22 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 15.9% |
| 23 |  PhoenixSuns | 15.2% |
| 24 |  Philadelphia76ers | 15.2% |
| 25 |  ChicagoBulls | 15.2% |
| 26 |   HoustonRockets | 14.8% |
| 27 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 14.7% |
| 28 |  New YorkKnicks | 14.4% |
| 29 |  New OrleansPelicans | 13.9% |
| 30 |  DetroitPistons | 13.7% |
Top assist ratio leaders
The current January 2024 NBA team leaders in high leverage assist ratio are Golden State Warriors (20.3%), Cleveland Cavaliers (19.9%), San Antonio Spurs (19.7%), LA Clippers (19.6%), and Dallas Mavericks (19.4%).