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
Defensive rating
Points allowed per 100 possessions Learn more
| # | Team | DRtg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  DenverNuggets | 106.7 |
| 2 |  OrlandoMagic | 107.3 |
| 3 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 107.3 |
| 4 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 107.8 |
| 5 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 107.8 |
| 6 |  New YorkKnicks | 108.8 |
| 7 |  Los AngelesLakers | 109.5 |
| 8 |  BostonCeltics | 109.9 |
| 9 |  New OrleansPelicans | 111.6 |
| 10 |  DallasMavericks | 113.3 |
| 11 |  Philadelphia76ers | 113.6 |
| 12 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 114.5 |
| 13 |  MiamiHeat | 115.6 |
| 14 |   UtahJazz | 115.7 |
| 15 |  PhoenixSuns | 116.2 |
| 16 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 116.4 |
| 17 |  ChicagoBulls | 116.8 |
| 18 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 116.8 |
| 19 |  AtlantaHawks | 116.8 |
| 20 |  SacramentoKings | 117.8 |
| 21 |  BrooklynNets | 118.4 |
| 22 |  LAClippers | 118.5 |
| 23 |  WashingtonWizards | 118.7 |
| 24 |  IndianaPacers | 118.8 |
| 25 |  CharlotteHornets | 119.3 |
| 26 |   HoustonRockets | 119.4 |
| 27 |  Golden StateWarriors | 119.6 |
| 28 |  TorontoRaptors | 121.4 |
| 29 |  San AntonioSpurs | 121.6 |
| 30 |  DetroitPistons | 122.7 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current 2023-24 Season NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Denver Nuggets (106.7), Orlando Magic (107.3), Minnesota Timberwolves (107.3), Portland Trail Blazers (107.8), and Memphis Grizzlies (107.8).