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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  | Karl-Anthony Towns  NYK | 17.0 |
| 66 |  | Jalen Brunson NYK | 8.3 |
| 80 |  | OG Anunoby NYK | 7.9 |
| 111 |  | Mikal Bridges NYK | 6.5 |
| 137 |  | Jose Alvarado  NOP/NYK | 5.2 |
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).