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 |  CharlotteHornets | 0.0 |
| 2 |  OrlandoMagic | 42.1 |
| 3 |  ChicagoBulls | 60.0 |
| 4 |   HoustonRockets | 81.3 |
| 5 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 84.8 |
| 6 |  IndianaPacers | 96.3 |
| 7 |  MiamiHeat | 100.7 |
| 8 |  DetroitPistons | 107.5 |
| 9 |  DenverNuggets | 108.6 |
| 10 |  AtlantaHawks | 110.6 |
| 11 |  DallasMavericks | 110.8 |
| 12 |  San AntonioSpurs | 112.0 |
| 13 |  LAClippers | 112.8 |
| 14 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 113.3 |
| 15 |  Golden StateWarriors | 113.9 |
| 16 |  BostonCeltics | 114.8 |
| 17 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 116.7 |
| 18 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 117.0 |
| 19 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 117.2 |
| 20 |  New YorkKnicks | 118.9 |
| 21 |  Philadelphia76ers | 125.0 |
| 22 |   UtahJazz | 127.3 |
| 23 |  Los AngelesLakers | 131.3 |
| 24 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 133.3 |
| 25 |  WashingtonWizards | 141.5 |
| 26 |  SacramentoKings | 142.5 |
| 27 |  New OrleansPelicans | 150.0 |
| 28 |  TorontoRaptors | 154.1 |
| 29 |  BrooklynNets | 175.0 |
| 30 |  PhoenixSuns | 300.0 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current April 2025 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Charlotte Hornets (0.0), Orlando Magic (42.1), Chicago Bulls (60.0), Houston Rockets (81.3), and Milwaukee Bucks (84.8).