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 |  OrlandoMagic | 89.5 |
| 2 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 91.3 |
| 3 |  BostonCeltics | 93.4 |
| 4 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 95.3 |
| 5 |   HoustonRockets | 97.2 |
| 6 |  Los AngelesLakers | 101.6 |
| 7 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 104.9 |
| 8 |  San AntonioSpurs | 105.0 |
| 9 |  SacramentoKings | 105.2 |
| 10 |  DenverNuggets | 105.5 |
| 11 |  LAClippers | 106.3 |
| 12 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 110.5 |
| 13 |  PhoenixSuns | 110.6 |
| 14 |  DetroitPistons | 111.6 |
| 15 |  Philadelphia76ers | 112.4 |
| 16 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 112.4 |
| 17 |  IndianaPacers | 112.6 |
| 18 |  AtlantaHawks | 113.8 |
| 19 |  ChicagoBulls | 115.2 |
| 20 |  Golden StateWarriors | 115.3 |
| 21 |  BrooklynNets | 116.8 |
| 22 |  New YorkKnicks | 117.0 |
| 23 |  New OrleansPelicans | 117.4 |
| 24 |  DallasMavericks | 117.8 |
| 25 |  WashingtonWizards | 120.0 |
| 26 |  TorontoRaptors | 122.5 |
| 27 |   UtahJazz | 123.3 |
| 28 |  MiamiHeat | 124.3 |
| 29 |  CharlotteHornets | 124.5 |
| 30 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 126.4 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current November 2024 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Orlando Magic (89.5), Oklahoma City Thunder (91.3), Boston Celtics (93.4), Cleveland Cavaliers (95.3), and Houston Rockets (97.2).