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 |  LAClippers | 80.7 |
| 2 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 89.1 |
| 3 |  OrlandoMagic | 90.3 |
| 4 |  New YorkKnicks | 92.7 |
| 5 |   UtahJazz | 95.6 |
| 6 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 98.4 |
| 7 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 100.8 |
| 8 |  BostonCeltics | 103.9 |
| 9 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 104.3 |
| 10 |  DenverNuggets | 106.0 |
| 11 |  New OrleansPelicans | 109.0 |
| 12 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 111.5 |
| 13 |  IndianaPacers | 111.8 |
| 14 |  SacramentoKings | 113.0 |
| 15 |  DallasMavericks | 114.4 |
| 16 |  MiamiHeat | 114.8 |
| 17 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 114.9 |
| 18 |  Philadelphia76ers | 115.2 |
| 19 |   HoustonRockets | 116.0 |
| 20 |  PhoenixSuns | 119.3 |
| 21 |  WashingtonWizards | 119.4 |
| 22 |  Golden StateWarriors | 120.0 |
| 23 |  ChicagoBulls | 120.6 |
| 24 |  Los AngelesLakers | 122.8 |
| 25 |  TorontoRaptors | 123.0 |
| 26 |  BrooklynNets | 125.9 |
| 27 |  AtlantaHawks | 128.8 |
| 28 |  San AntonioSpurs | 140.6 |
| 29 |  DetroitPistons | 146.1 |
| 30 |  CharlotteHornets | 152.3 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current December 2023 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are LA Clippers (80.7), Milwaukee Bucks (89.1), Orlando Magic (90.3), New York Knicks (92.7), and Utah Jazz (95.6).