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
High leverage minutes
| # | Team | HL Min |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |   HoustonRockets | 133.1 |
| 2 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 130.6 |
| 3 |  MiamiHeat | 121.6 |
| 4 |  AtlantaHawks | 108.7 |
| 5 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 108.3 |
| 6 |  PhoenixSuns | 92.6 |
| 7 |   UtahJazz | 90.3 |
| 8 |  IndianaPacers | 82.7 |
| 9 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 78.3 |
| 10 |  SacramentoKings | 77.9 |
| 11 |  San AntonioSpurs | 77.2 |
| 12 |  OrlandoMagic | 71.7 |
| 13 |  New YorkKnicks | 71.3 |
| 14 |  TorontoRaptors | 70.7 |
| 15 |  Philadelphia76ers | 70.5 |
| 16 |  BrooklynNets | 70.2 |
| 17 |  DallasMavericks | 68.3 |
| 18 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 62.5 |
| 19 |  Golden StateWarriors | 56.7 |
| 20 |  WashingtonWizards | 56.6 |
| 21 |  New OrleansPelicans | 55.3 |
| 22 |  LAClippers | 54.9 |
| 23 |  Los AngelesLakers | 54.1 |
| 24 |  ChicagoBulls | 47.1 |
| 25 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 39.3 |
| 26 |  CharlotteHornets | 32.8 |
| 27 |  DetroitPistons | 31.7 |
| 28 |  BostonCeltics | 26.2 |
| 29 |  DenverNuggets | 24.0 |
| 30 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 24.0 |
Top high leverage minutes leaders
The current February 2025 NBA team leaders in high leverage high leverage minutes are Houston Rockets (133.1), Minnesota Timberwolves (130.6), Miami Heat (121.6), Atlanta Hawks (108.7), and Milwaukee Bucks (108.3).