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
High leverage minutes
| # | Team | HL Min |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 148.8 |
| 2 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 141.4 |
| 3 |  BrooklynNets | 139.4 |
| 4 |  Philadelphia76ers | 127.9 |
| 5 |  San AntonioSpurs | 125.1 |
| 6 |  LAClippers | 123.1 |
| 7 |  WashingtonWizards | 115.3 |
| 8 |  ChicagoBulls | 113.9 |
| 9 |  New YorkKnicks | 106.2 |
| 10 |  SacramentoKings | 106.1 |
| 11 |  DenverNuggets | 102.1 |
| 12 |  AtlantaHawks | 94.4 |
| 13 |  IndianaPacers | 91.9 |
| 14 |  MiamiHeat | 88.6 |
| 15 |   HoustonRockets | 80.2 |
| 16 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 79.6 |
| 17 |  Los AngelesLakers | 78.0 |
| 18 |  PhoenixSuns | 76.3 |
| 19 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 72.5 |
| 20 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 70.9 |
| 21 |   UtahJazz | 70.2 |
| 22 |  Golden StateWarriors | 68.5 |
| 23 |  DallasMavericks | 64.5 |
| 24 |  TorontoRaptors | 62.5 |
| 25 |  CharlotteHornets | 60.5 |
| 26 |  OrlandoMagic | 54.6 |
| 27 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 52.6 |
| 28 |  BostonCeltics | 44.8 |
| 29 |  DetroitPistons | 43.4 |
| 30 |  New OrleansPelicans | 28.0 |
Top high leverage minutes leaders
The current March 2024 NBA team leaders in high leverage high leverage minutes are Minnesota Timberwolves (148.8), Cleveland Cavaliers (141.4), Brooklyn Nets (139.4), Philadelphia 76ers (127.9), and San Antonio Spurs (125.1).