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 |  IndianaPacers | 68.6 |
| 2 |  PhoenixSuns | 95.4 |
| 3 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 103.7 |
| 4 |  ChicagoBulls | 104.1 |
| 5 |  BostonCeltics | 105.2 |
| 6 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 105.8 |
| 7 |  DetroitPistons | 105.9 |
| 8 |  CharlotteHornets | 107.5 |
| 9 |  AtlantaHawks | 109.1 |
| 10 |  OrlandoMagic | 109.4 |
| 11 |  New YorkKnicks | 109.5 |
| 12 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 110.0 |
| 13 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 110.3 |
| 14 |  TorontoRaptors | 111.2 |
| 15 |   HoustonRockets | 111.5 |
| 16 |  SacramentoKings | 111.7 |
| 17 |  DallasMavericks | 113.1 |
| 18 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 113.7 |
| 19 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 113.8 |
| 20 |  DenverNuggets | 114.0 |
| 21 |  MiamiHeat | 114.4 |
| 22 |  LAClippers | 115.2 |
| 23 |  Golden StateWarriors | 116.5 |
| 24 |  Los AngelesLakers | 118.9 |
| 25 |  BrooklynNets | 120.0 |
| 26 |  San AntonioSpurs | 120.2 |
| 27 |   UtahJazz | 120.6 |
| 28 |  New OrleansPelicans | 123.5 |
| 29 |  Philadelphia76ers | 124.5 |
| 30 |  WashingtonWizards | 125.0 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current January 2025 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Indiana Pacers (68.6), Phoenix Suns (95.4), Oklahoma City Thunder (103.7), Chicago Bulls (104.1), and Boston Celtics (105.2).