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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  | Nikola Jokić  DEN | 16.9 |
| 68 |  | Peyton Watson DEN | 8.3 |
| 95 |  | Jamal Murray DEN | 7.3 |
| 113 |  | Bruce Brown DEN | 6.4 |
| 117 |  | Cameron Johnson DEN | 6.3 |
| 138 |  | Christian Braun DEN | 5.2 |
| 153 |  | Spencer Jones DEN | 4.2 |
| 154 |  | Tim Hardaway Jr. DEN | 4.2 |
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).