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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |  | Evan Mobley  CLE | 15.3 |
| 42 |  | James Harden  LAC/CLE | 9.1 |
| 58 |  | Donovan Mitchell CLE | 8.6 |
| 71 |  | Jaylon Tyson CLE | 8.1 |
| 128 |  | Dennis Schröder  SAC/CLE | 5.7 |
| 150 |  | Sam Merrill CLE | 4.4 |
| 159 |  | Keon Ellis SAC/CLE | 3.4 |
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).