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 26 high leverage minutes
Usage %
Estimated share of team plays used while on court
Top usage % leaders
The current December 2025 NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are Nikola Jokić (53.5%, DEN), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (46.0%, OKC), Jalen Brunson (41.3%, NYK), Jordan Poole (40.2%, NOP), and Anthony Edwards (38.7%, MIN).

















































