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
Steal %
Steals as a percentage of opponent possessions
| # | Team | STL% |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 14.9% |
| 2 |  IndianaPacers | 12.3% |
| 3 |  Philadelphia76ers | 11.8% |
| 4 |  SacramentoKings | 11.5% |
| 5 |  LAClippers | 11.1% |
| 6 |   HoustonRockets | 10.4% |
| 7 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 10.3% |
| 8 |  AtlantaHawks | 10.3% |
| 9 |  OrlandoMagic | 10.2% |
| 10 |  DetroitPistons | 9.8% |
| 11 |  ChicagoBulls | 9.7% |
| 12 |  PhoenixSuns | 9.6% |
| 13 |  CharlotteHornets | 9.4% |
| 14 |  New YorkKnicks | 9.0% |
| 15 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 8.3% |
| 16 |  BostonCeltics | 8.2% |
| 17 |  New OrleansPelicans | 7.9% |
| 18 |  Golden StateWarriors | 7.7% |
| 19 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 7.6% |
| 20 |  San AntonioSpurs | 7.4% |
| 21 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 7.2% |
| 22 |  Los AngelesLakers | 7.2% |
| 23 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 7.0% |
| 24 |  DenverNuggets | 6.8% |
| 25 |  MiamiHeat | 6.7% |
| 26 |  TorontoRaptors | 6.2% |
| 27 |  DallasMavericks | 6.2% |
| 28 |  BrooklynNets | 6.0% |
| 29 |   UtahJazz | 6.0% |
| 30 |  WashingtonWizards | 4.3% |
Top steal % leaders
The current January 2025 NBA team leaders in high leverage steal % are Memphis Grizzlies (14.9%), Indiana Pacers (12.3%), Philadelphia 76ers (11.8%), Sacramento Kings (11.5%), and LA Clippers (11.1%).