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 |  Los AngelesLakers | 94.2 |
| 2 |  New YorkKnicks | 97.7 |
| 3 |  MiamiHeat | 99.1 |
| 4 |  OrlandoMagic | 100.0 |
| 5 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 100.0 |
| 6 |  AtlantaHawks | 101.3 |
| 7 |  ChicagoBulls | 104.1 |
| 8 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 104.7 |
| 9 |  WashingtonWizards | 104.9 |
| 10 |  DetroitPistons | 105.6 |
| 11 |  TorontoRaptors | 106.7 |
| 12 |  Philadelphia76ers | 107.3 |
| 13 |  LAClippers | 107.6 |
| 14 |  SacramentoKings | 110.4 |
| 15 |   HoustonRockets | 110.4 |
| 16 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 110.9 |
| 17 |  Golden StateWarriors | 112.1 |
| 18 |  IndianaPacers | 113.3 |
| 19 |  PhoenixSuns | 114.0 |
| 20 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 114.1 |
| 21 |  DenverNuggets | 116.7 |
| 22 |  DallasMavericks | 117.4 |
| 23 |  BrooklynNets | 118.1 |
| 24 |  CharlotteHornets | 119.7 |
| 25 |  BostonCeltics | 127.5 |
| 26 |   UtahJazz | 128.0 |
| 27 |  San AntonioSpurs | 128.1 |
| 28 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 129.2 |
| 29 |  New OrleansPelicans | 135.7 |
| 30 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 139.0 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current December 2024 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Los Angeles Lakers (94.2), New York Knicks (97.7), Miami Heat (99.1), Orlando Magic (100.0), and Oklahoma City Thunder (100.0).