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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | ![]() | Luka Dončić | 31.2% |
| 32 | ![]() | Kyrie Irving | 27.9% |
| 71 | ![]() | Spencer Dinwiddie | 21.0% |
| 80 | ![]() | Naji Marshall | 19.1% |
| 98 | ![]() | P.J. Washington | 16.9% |
| 106 | ![]() | Klay Thompson | 16.6% |
| 137 | ![]() | Max Christie | 14.3% |
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).






