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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 33 high leverage minutes

Field goal % adjusted for the added value of threes

Top effective field goal % leaders

The current March 2026 NBA leaders in high leverage effective field goal % are Deandre Ayton (90.9%, LAL), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (79.2%, OKC), Daeqwon Plowden (78.1%, SAC), Tim Hardaway Jr. (75.7%, DEN), and Jalen Johnson (75.0%, ATL).