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
Usage %
Estimated share of team plays used while on court
| # | Player | USG% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | ![]() | DeMar DeRozan | 26.5% |
| 40 | ![]() | Russell Westbrook | 24.8% |
| 90 | ![]() | Dennis Schröder | 18.2% |
| 93 | ![]() | Maxime Raynaud | 18.1% |
| 107 | ![]() | Nique Clifford | 16.7% |
| 144 | ![]() | Keon Ellis | 11.4% |
Top usage % leaders
The current 2025-26 Season NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are Anthony Edwards (44.3%, MIN), Luka Dončić (44.0%, LAL), Devin Booker (43.9%, PHX), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (43.5%, OKC), and Jaylen Brown (42.5%, BOS).





