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 |  BostonCeltics | 62.5 |
| 2 |  Los AngelesLakers | 88.2 |
| 3 |  Golden StateWarriors | 91.5 |
| 4 |  BrooklynNets | 93.4 |
| 5 |  MiamiHeat | 93.5 |
| 6 |  AtlantaHawks | 95.8 |
| 7 |  DenverNuggets | 96.9 |
| 8 |  CharlotteHornets | 98.7 |
| 9 |  DallasMavericks | 99.2 |
| 10 |  LAClippers | 99.4 |
| 11 |  Philadelphia76ers | 101.3 |
| 12 |   UtahJazz | 101.4 |
| 13 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 101.5 |
| 14 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 102.1 |
| 15 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 102.6 |
| 16 |  New YorkKnicks | 103.4 |
| 17 |  New OrleansPelicans | 103.8 |
| 18 |  San AntonioSpurs | 103.8 |
| 19 |  IndianaPacers | 106.0 |
| 20 |  PhoenixSuns | 107.7 |
| 21 |  ChicagoBulls | 114.0 |
| 22 |  DetroitPistons | 116.2 |
| 23 |   HoustonRockets | 118.2 |
| 24 |  SacramentoKings | 119.5 |
| 25 |  WashingtonWizards | 122.9 |
| 26 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 124.2 |
| 27 |  TorontoRaptors | 124.6 |
| 28 |  OrlandoMagic | 130.3 |
| 29 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 142.1 |
| 30 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 145.5 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current April 2024 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Boston Celtics (62.5), Los Angeles Lakers (88.2), Golden State Warriors (91.5), Brooklyn Nets (93.4), and Miami Heat (93.5).