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
Minimum 150 high leverage minutes
Usage %
Estimated share of team plays used while on court
| # | Player | USG% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | James Harden | 41.8% |
| 41 | ![]() | Norman Powell | 26.3% |
| 50 | ![]() | Kevin Porter Jr. | 24.0% |
| 81 | ![]() | Bogdan Bogdanović | 18.8% |
| 117 | ![]() | Ivica Zubac | 15.5% |
| 143 | ![]() | Amir Coffey | 13.3% |
Top usage % leaders
The current 2024-25 Season NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are James Harden (41.8%, LAC), Anthony Edwards (41.1%, MIN), Nikola Jokić (40.7%, DEN), Stephen Curry (39.6%, GSW), and Cade Cunningham (39.4%, DET).





