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
Defensive rebounds
| # | Player | DReb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 |  | Nikola Vučević  CHI/ BOS | 12.5 |
| 14 |  | Josh Giddey CHI | 12.2 |
| 52 |  | Kevin Huerter CHI/ DET | 8.8 |
| 83 |  | Tre Jones CHI | 7.8 |
| 112 |  | Matas Buzelis CHI | 6.4 |
| 114 |  | Anfernee Simons BOS/CHI | 6.4 |
| 124 |  | Ayo Dosunmu CHI/ MIN | 5.8 |
| 160 |  | Isaac Okoro CHI | 3.0 |
Top defensive rebounds leaders
The current 2025-26 Season NBA leaders in high leverage defensive rebounds are Luka Dončić (19.2, LAL), Victor Wembanyama (17.5, SAS), Karl-Anthony Towns (17.0, NYK), Nikola Jokić (16.9, DEN), and Jalen Johnson (16.0, ATL).