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 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 91.7 |
| 2 |  SacramentoKings | 94.8 |
| 3 |  Los AngelesLakers | 97.6 |
| 4 |  BostonCeltics | 97.8 |
| 5 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 99.6 |
| 6 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 99.7 |
| 7 |  ChicagoBulls | 102.2 |
| 8 |  New OrleansPelicans | 103.4 |
| 9 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 105.9 |
| 10 |  OrlandoMagic | 106.7 |
| 11 |  Philadelphia76ers | 107.3 |
| 12 |  New YorkKnicks | 107.7 |
| 13 |  TorontoRaptors | 109.4 |
| 14 |  DenverNuggets | 110.1 |
| 15 |   HoustonRockets | 110.4 |
| 16 |  DallasMavericks | 111.0 |
| 17 |  MiamiHeat | 112.4 |
| 18 |  IndianaPacers | 114.8 |
| 19 |  PhoenixSuns | 114.9 |
| 20 |  DetroitPistons | 115.9 |
| 21 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 115.9 |
| 22 |  BrooklynNets | 116.5 |
| 23 |   UtahJazz | 118.2 |
| 24 |  Golden StateWarriors | 119.6 |
| 25 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 122.6 |
| 26 |  CharlotteHornets | 123.6 |
| 27 |  AtlantaHawks | 126.1 |
| 28 |  LAClippers | 129.0 |
| 29 |  WashingtonWizards | 129.5 |
| 30 |  San AntonioSpurs | 138.4 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current November 2023 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Minnesota Timberwolves (91.7), Sacramento Kings (94.8), Los Angeles Lakers (97.6), Boston Celtics (97.8), and Portland Trail Blazers (99.6).