Stat leaders

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

Minimum 150 high leverage minutes

Offensive ratingDefensive ratingNet ratingTrue shooting %Effective field goal %Offensive rebound %Defensive rebound %Assist %Assist ratioAssist to turnover ratioSteal %Block %Usage %Turnover ratio

Offensive ratingDefensive ratingNet ratingTrue shooting %Effective field goal %Offensive rebound %Defensive rebound %Assist %Assist ratioAssist to turnover ratioSteal %Block %Usage %Turnover ratio

Defensive rating

New Orleans Pelicans

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New Orleans Pelicans

All teamsAtlanta HawksBoston CelticsCharlotte HornetsChicago BullsCleveland CavaliersDallas MavericksDenver NuggetsDetroit PistonsGolden State WarriorsHouston RocketsIndiana PacersLA ClippersLos Angeles LakersMemphis GrizzliesMiami HeatMilwaukee BucksMinnesota TimberwolvesNew Orleans PelicansNew York KnicksOklahoma City ThunderOrlando MagicPhiladelphia 76ersPhoenix SunsPortland Trail BlazersSacramento KingsSan Antonio SpursToronto RaptorsUtah JazzWashington Wizards

Opponent points allowed per 100 possessions while on court Learn more

	#	Player		GP	HL Min	DRtg
	70		Herbert Jones NOP	34	185	111.8
	89		Jose Alvarado NOP/NYK	29	179	113.6
	131		Trey Murphy III NOP	44	273	119.5
	137		Saddiq Bey NOP	45	282	120.6
	147		Derik Queen NOP	43	235	122.7
	153		Zion Williamson NOP	41	246	124.2
	155		Jeremiah Fears NOP	45	212	125.0

Top defensive rating leaders

The current 2025-26 Season NBA leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Jalen Duren (92.7, DET), Marcus Smart (94.4, LAL), Kelly Oubre Jr. (97.1, PHI), Javonte Green (97.3, DET), and Jalen Suggs (98.1, ORL).