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 |  MiamiHeat | 95.8 |
| 2 |  DallasMavericks | 96.9 |
| 3 |  New OrleansPelicans | 100.7 |
| 4 |  DenverNuggets | 101.3 |
| 5 |  Los AngelesLakers | 101.9 |
| 6 |  OrlandoMagic | 102.6 |
| 7 |  CharlotteHornets | 103.9 |
| 8 |  Golden StateWarriors | 110.8 |
| 9 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 111.6 |
| 10 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 111.8 |
| 11 |  BostonCeltics | 112.5 |
| 12 |  ChicagoBulls | 112.8 |
| 13 |  PhoenixSuns | 112.9 |
| 14 |  DetroitPistons | 113.1 |
| 15 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 114.3 |
| 16 |  IndianaPacers | 114.5 |
| 17 |  LAClippers | 115.6 |
| 18 |  New YorkKnicks | 115.7 |
| 19 |  Philadelphia76ers | 116.7 |
| 20 |   UtahJazz | 117.8 |
| 21 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 119.0 |
| 22 |  San AntonioSpurs | 120.5 |
| 23 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 123.5 |
| 24 |  TorontoRaptors | 124.6 |
| 25 |  SacramentoKings | 127.7 |
| 26 |  AtlantaHawks | 128.7 |
| 27 |   HoustonRockets | 132.7 |
| 28 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 133.3 |
| 29 |  WashingtonWizards | 137.5 |
| 30 |  BrooklynNets | 140.0 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current February 2024 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Miami Heat (95.8), Dallas Mavericks (96.9), New Orleans Pelicans (100.7), Denver Nuggets (101.3), and Los Angeles Lakers (101.9).