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 | 95.9 |
| 2 |  BostonCeltics | 100.0 |
| 3 |  MiamiHeat | 102.6 |
| 4 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 102.8 |
| 5 |  New YorkKnicks | 104.2 |
| 6 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 105.2 |
| 7 |   UtahJazz | 106.3 |
| 8 |  ChicagoBulls | 108.0 |
| 9 |   HoustonRockets | 108.4 |
| 10 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 110.1 |
| 11 |  IndianaPacers | 110.4 |
| 12 |  Philadelphia76ers | 110.8 |
| 13 |  WashingtonWizards | 111.6 |
| 14 |  PhoenixSuns | 111.9 |
| 15 |  CharlotteHornets | 114.7 |
| 16 |  OrlandoMagic | 116.0 |
| 17 |  Los AngelesLakers | 116.3 |
| 18 |  SacramentoKings | 116.7 |
| 19 |  DallasMavericks | 117.8 |
| 20 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 119.5 |
| 21 |  AtlantaHawks | 119.8 |
| 22 |  Golden StateWarriors | 120.8 |
| 23 |  DetroitPistons | 121.0 |
| 24 |  BrooklynNets | 121.9 |
| 25 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 122.5 |
| 26 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 122.6 |
| 27 |  TorontoRaptors | 123.9 |
| 28 |  LAClippers | 124.0 |
| 29 |  New OrleansPelicans | 126.5 |
| 30 |  San AntonioSpurs | 130.9 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current January 2024 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Denver Nuggets (95.9), Boston Celtics (100.0), Miami Heat (102.6), Oklahoma City Thunder (102.8), and New York Knicks (104.2).