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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 13 high leverage minutes

Field goal % adjusted for the added value of threes

Top effective field goal % leaders

The current April 2026 NBA leaders in high leverage effective field goal % are Cameron Johnson (137.5%, DEN), Baylor Scheierman (111.5%, BOS), Gary Payton II (100.0%, GSW), Daeqwon Plowden (100.0%, SAC), and John Poulakidas (100.0%, DAL).