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
Defensive rating
Points allowed per 100 possessions Learn more
| # | Team | DRtg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 102.2 |
| 2 |  OrlandoMagic | 102.6 |
| 3 |   HoustonRockets | 104.6 |
| 4 |  ChicagoBulls | 104.9 |
| 5 |  LAClippers | 108.1 |
| 6 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 108.5 |
| 7 |  IndianaPacers | 108.5 |
| 8 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 110.6 |
| 9 |  Los AngelesLakers | 110.6 |
| 10 |  CharlotteHornets | 111.4 |
| 11 |  DenverNuggets | 111.6 |
| 12 |  DetroitPistons | 112.4 |
| 13 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 112.7 |
| 14 |  Golden StateWarriors | 112.8 |
| 15 |  DallasMavericks | 113.3 |
| 16 |  AtlantaHawks | 113.6 |
| 17 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 113.8 |
| 18 |  MiamiHeat | 114.0 |
| 19 |  New OrleansPelicans | 115.0 |
| 20 |  New YorkKnicks | 115.5 |
| 21 |  San AntonioSpurs | 115.7 |
| 22 |  BrooklynNets | 116.3 |
| 23 |  SacramentoKings | 116.8 |
| 24 |  TorontoRaptors | 117.5 |
| 25 |  BostonCeltics | 119.2 |
| 26 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 119.3 |
| 27 |  PhoenixSuns | 119.7 |
| 28 |  Philadelphia76ers | 121.9 |
| 29 |  WashingtonWizards | 122.1 |
| 30 |   UtahJazz | 125.5 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current 2024-25 Season NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Oklahoma City Thunder (102.2), Orlando Magic (102.6), Houston Rockets (104.6), Chicago Bulls (104.9), and LA Clippers (108.1).