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 | 102.9 |
| 2 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 104.4 |
| 3 |  BostonCeltics | 104.6 |
| 4 |  New YorkKnicks | 104.8 |
| 5 |  New OrleansPelicans | 105.9 |
| 6 |  DallasMavericks | 107.1 |
| 7 |  Los AngelesLakers | 107.5 |
| 8 |  OrlandoMagic | 108.3 |
| 9 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 109.0 |
| 10 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 109.2 |
| 11 |  MiamiHeat | 109.3 |
| 12 |   UtahJazz | 109.6 |
| 13 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 110.1 |
| 14 |  SacramentoKings | 111.1 |
| 15 |  ChicagoBulls | 111.4 |
| 16 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 112.3 |
| 17 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 113.3 |
| 18 |  PhoenixSuns | 113.5 |
| 19 |  IndianaPacers | 113.8 |
| 20 |  LAClippers | 113.9 |
| 21 |  Philadelphia76ers | 114.0 |
| 22 |   HoustonRockets | 114.7 |
| 23 |  WashingtonWizards | 114.8 |
| 24 |  DetroitPistons | 115.9 |
| 25 |  BrooklynNets | 116.0 |
| 26 |  CharlotteHornets | 116.5 |
| 27 |  Golden StateWarriors | 117.5 |
| 28 |  TorontoRaptors | 120.1 |
| 29 |  AtlantaHawks | 123.4 |
| 30 |  San AntonioSpurs | 124.8 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current 2023-24 Season NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Denver Nuggets (102.9), Minnesota Timberwolves (104.4), Boston Celtics (104.6), New York Knicks (104.8), and New Orleans Pelicans (105.9).