Clutch
Clutch minutes are the minutes played when the game is within 5 points in the final 5 minutes. Learn more
Defensive rating
Points allowed per 100 possessions Learn more
| # | Team | DRtg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  ChicagoBulls | 78.8 |
| 2 |  SacramentoKings | 79.7 |
| 3 |  Los AngelesLakers | 80.0 |
| 4 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 81.1 |
| 5 |  CharlotteHornets | 91.3 |
| 6 |  New OrleansPelicans | 91.5 |
| 7 |  BrooklynNets | 92.1 |
| 8 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 100.0 |
| 9 |  MiamiHeat | 101.8 |
| 10 |  DallasMavericks | 102.1 |
| 11 |  OrlandoMagic | 110.0 |
| 12 |  TorontoRaptors | 110.3 |
| 13 |  DetroitPistons | 111.1 |
| 14 |   HoustonRockets | 111.3 |
| 15 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 113.2 |
| 16 |  PhoenixSuns | 113.3 |
| 17 |  LAClippers | 113.5 |
| 18 |  DenverNuggets | 114.0 |
| 19 |  AtlantaHawks | 116.3 |
| 20 |  New YorkKnicks | 123.7 |
| 21 |  BostonCeltics | 123.8 |
| 22 |   UtahJazz | 131.1 |
| 23 |  San AntonioSpurs | 133.3 |
| 24 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 137.0 |
| 25 |  Philadelphia76ers | 139.3 |
| 26 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 140.6 |
| 27 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 144.8 |
| 28 |  Golden StateWarriors | 145.7 |
| 29 |  WashingtonWizards | 168.8 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current January 2025 NBA team leaders in clutch defensive rating are Chicago Bulls (78.8), Sacramento Kings (79.7), Los Angeles Lakers (80.0), Memphis Grizzlies (81.1), and Charlotte Hornets (91.3).