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 | 87.5 |
| 2 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 89.5 |
| 3 |  New OrleansPelicans | 98.1 |
| 4 |  LAClippers | 99.0 |
| 5 |  BrooklynNets | 100.8 |
| 6 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 101.1 |
| 7 |  DetroitPistons | 101.4 |
| 8 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 101.8 |
| 9 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 103.5 |
| 10 |  DallasMavericks | 104.4 |
| 11 |  IndianaPacers | 104.6 |
| 12 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 105.9 |
| 13 |  San AntonioSpurs | 106.0 |
| 14 |   HoustonRockets | 109.6 |
| 15 |  Golden StateWarriors | 110.4 |
| 16 |  New YorkKnicks | 111.2 |
| 17 |  SacramentoKings | 112.4 |
| 18 |  Philadelphia76ers | 112.5 |
| 19 |  TorontoRaptors | 113.1 |
| 20 |  ChicagoBulls | 113.4 |
| 21 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 115.3 |
| 22 |  MiamiHeat | 116.3 |
| 23 |  DenverNuggets | 117.0 |
| 24 |   UtahJazz | 117.6 |
| 25 |  WashingtonWizards | 117.9 |
| 26 |  BostonCeltics | 118.6 |
| 27 |  AtlantaHawks | 119.0 |
| 28 |  OrlandoMagic | 119.4 |
| 29 |  CharlotteHornets | 126.2 |
| 30 |  PhoenixSuns | 137.9 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current February 2025 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Los Angeles Lakers (87.5), Cleveland Cavaliers (89.5), New Orleans Pelicans (98.1), LA Clippers (99.0), and Brooklyn Nets (100.8).