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
Assists
| # | Player | Ast | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 |  | Derik Queen  NOP | 1.3 |
| 50 |  | Jose Alvarado NOP/ NYK | 1.2 |
| 70 |  | Trey Murphy III NOP | 1.0 |
| 77 |  | Zion Williamson NOP | 0.8 |
| 89 |  | Jeremiah Fears NOP | 0.8 |
| 100 |  | Saddiq Bey NOP | 0.7 |
| 108 |  | Herbert Jones NOP | 0.6 |
Top assists leaders
The current 2025-26 Season NBA leaders in high leverage assists are Isaiah Collier (2.8, UTA), Nikola Jokić (2.8, DEN), Jamal Murray (2.5, DEN), Jalen Brunson (2.5, NYK), and Josh Giddey (2.4, CHI).