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
Steal %
Steals as a percentage of opponent possessions
| # | Team | STL% |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Philadelphia76ers | 16.7% |
| 2 |  BostonCeltics | 14.4% |
| 3 |  ChicagoBulls | 13.8% |
| 4 |  CharlotteHornets | 13.0% |
| 5 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 12.7% |
| 6 |  LAClippers | 11.4% |
| 7 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 11.0% |
| 8 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 10.9% |
| 9 |  OrlandoMagic | 10.9% |
| 10 |  New YorkKnicks | 10.5% |
| 11 |  Los AngelesLakers | 9.7% |
| 12 |   UtahJazz | 9.3% |
| 13 |  DetroitPistons | 9.3% |
| 14 |  Golden StateWarriors | 9.0% |
| 15 |  PhoenixSuns | 8.7% |
| 16 |  AtlantaHawks | 8.7% |
| 17 |  New OrleansPelicans | 7.9% |
| 18 |  WashingtonWizards | 7.7% |
| 19 |   HoustonRockets | 7.3% |
| 20 |  SacramentoKings | 7.3% |
| 21 |  TorontoRaptors | 6.9% |
| 22 |  DallasMavericks | 6.9% |
| 23 |  San AntonioSpurs | 6.6% |
| 24 |  MiamiHeat | 5.6% |
| 25 |  BrooklynNets | 5.6% |
| 26 |  IndianaPacers | 5.1% |
| 27 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 4.5% |
| 28 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 4.4% |
| 29 |  DenverNuggets | 4.3% |
| 30 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 2.4% |
Top steal % leaders
The current April 2024 NBA team leaders in high leverage steal % are Philadelphia 76ers (16.7%), Boston Celtics (14.4%), Chicago Bulls (13.8%), Charlotte Hornets (13.0%), and Minnesota Timberwolves (12.7%).