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 |  DetroitPistons | 82.4 |
| 2 |  DallasMavericks | 96.9 |
| 3 |  DenverNuggets | 101.0 |
| 4 |  WashingtonWizards | 101.4 |
| 5 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 102.0 |
| 6 |  New YorkKnicks | 102.5 |
| 7 |  CharlotteHornets | 102.7 |
| 8 |  PhoenixSuns | 106.0 |
| 9 |  OrlandoMagic | 106.4 |
| 10 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 106.5 |
| 11 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 106.9 |
| 12 |  New OrleansPelicans | 107.3 |
| 13 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 108.8 |
| 14 |  Los AngelesLakers | 109.4 |
| 15 |   UtahJazz | 109.6 |
| 16 |  BrooklynNets | 110.2 |
| 17 |  SacramentoKings | 111.3 |
| 18 |   HoustonRockets | 111.4 |
| 19 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 111.6 |
| 20 |  ChicagoBulls | 112.1 |
| 21 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 114.4 |
| 22 |  San AntonioSpurs | 115.2 |
| 23 |  IndianaPacers | 119.4 |
| 24 |  LAClippers | 120.1 |
| 25 |  MiamiHeat | 120.5 |
| 26 |  AtlantaHawks | 122.0 |
| 27 |  Philadelphia76ers | 122.7 |
| 28 |  TorontoRaptors | 127.0 |
| 29 |  Golden StateWarriors | 127.3 |
| 30 |  BostonCeltics | 132.9 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current March 2024 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Detroit Pistons (82.4), Dallas Mavericks (96.9), Denver Nuggets (101.0), Washington Wizards (101.4), and Minnesota Timberwolves (102.0).