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 |  BostonCeltics | 82.8 |
| 2 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 90.4 |
| 3 |  Golden StateWarriors | 91.8 |
| 4 |   HoustonRockets | 92.5 |
| 5 |  LAClippers | 103.0 |
| 6 |  IndianaPacers | 103.7 |
| 7 |  TorontoRaptors | 104.8 |
| 8 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 105.0 |
| 9 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 105.7 |
| 10 |  New YorkKnicks | 106.8 |
| 11 |  ChicagoBulls | 107.2 |
| 12 |  CharlotteHornets | 110.3 |
| 13 |  DenverNuggets | 112.0 |
| 14 |  DetroitPistons | 112.7 |
| 15 |  WashingtonWizards | 113.8 |
| 16 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 113.8 |
| 17 |  New OrleansPelicans | 115.8 |
| 18 |  Los AngelesLakers | 115.9 |
| 19 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 116.3 |
| 20 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 117.8 |
| 21 |  SacramentoKings | 117.9 |
| 22 |  AtlantaHawks | 118.0 |
| 23 |  BrooklynNets | 118.3 |
| 24 |  PhoenixSuns | 118.6 |
| 25 |  DallasMavericks | 121.7 |
| 26 |  OrlandoMagic | 123.4 |
| 27 |  Philadelphia76ers | 126.0 |
| 28 |  San AntonioSpurs | 129.0 |
| 29 |  MiamiHeat | 132.9 |
| 30 |   UtahJazz | 133.3 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current March 2025 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Boston Celtics (82.8), Minnesota Timberwolves (90.4), Golden State Warriors (91.8), Houston Rockets (92.5), and LA Clippers (103.0).