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
Effective field goal %
Field goal % adjusted for the added value of threes
| # | Player | eFG% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 |  | Cam Spencer  MEM | 60.8% |
| 50 |  | Jock Landale MEM/ ATL | 55.6% |
| 127 |  | Walter Clayton Jr.   UTA/MEM | 48.6% |
| 142 |  | Jaylen Wells MEM | 45.6% |
| 143 |  | Cedric Coward MEM | 45.5% |
| 153 |  | Jaren Jackson Jr. MEM/UTA | 42.0% |
Top effective field goal % leaders
The current 2025-26 Season NBA leaders in high leverage effective field goal % are Deandre Ayton (71.4%, LAL), Jaylon Tyson (69.0%, CLE), Tim Hardaway Jr. (67.7%, DEN), Cameron Johnson (66.9%, DEN), and Bobby Portis (66.8%, MIL).