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
Assists
| # | Team | Ast |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  San AntonioSpurs | 9.7 |
| 2 |  TorontoRaptors | 8.8 |
| 3 |  ChicagoBulls | 8.7 |
| 4 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 8.4 |
| 5 |  New YorkKnicks | 8.2 |
| 6 |  New OrleansPelicans | 8.1 |
| 7 |  DenverNuggets | 7.7 |
| 8 |  Golden StateWarriors | 7.6 |
| 9 |  DallasMavericks | 7.3 |
| 10 |   HoustonRockets | 7.1 |
| 11 |  IndianaPacers | 6.9 |
| 12 |  WashingtonWizards | 6.9 |
| 13 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 6.8 |
| 14 |  CharlotteHornets | 6.6 |
| 15 |  AtlantaHawks | 6.6 |
| 16 |  PhoenixSuns | 6.3 |
| 17 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 6.2 |
| 18 |  BrooklynNets | 6.1 |
| 19 |  Los AngelesLakers | 5.9 |
| 20 |  DetroitPistons | 5.8 |
| 21 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 5.6 |
| 22 |  SacramentoKings | 5.5 |
| 23 |  OrlandoMagic | 5.4 |
| 24 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 5.2 |
| 25 |  MiamiHeat | 5.0 |
| 26 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 5.0 |
| 27 |  LAClippers | 4.5 |
| 28 |   UtahJazz | 4.4 |
| 29 |  BostonCeltics | 3.9 |
| 30 |  Philadelphia76ers | 3.6 |
Top assists leaders
The current March 2025 NBA team leaders in high leverage assists are San Antonio Spurs (9.7), Toronto Raptors (8.8), Chicago Bulls (8.7), Minnesota Timberwolves (8.4), and New York Knicks (8.2).