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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 26 high leverage minutes

Top defensive rebounds leaders

The current December 2025 NBA leaders in high leverage defensive rebounds are Nikola Jokić (3.5, DEN), Robert Williams III (3.2, POR), Lauri Markkanen (3.0, UTA), Karl-Anthony Towns (2.8, NYK), and Anthony Davis (2.8, WAS).