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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 |  | Kyle Filipowski   UTA | 2.1 |
| 17 |  | Lauri Markkanen UTA | 1.9 |
| 38 |  | Jaren Jackson Jr.  MEM/UTA | 1.5 |
| 81 |  | Isaiah Collier UTA | 1.2 |
| 105 |  | Brice Sensabaugh UTA | 1.0 |
| 129 |  | Keyonte George UTA | 0.9 |
| 133 |  | Walter Clayton Jr. UTA/MEM | 0.8 |
| 134 |  | Ace Bailey UTA | 0.8 |
Top defensive rebounds leaders
The current 2025-26 Season NBA leaders in high leverage defensive rebounds are Nikola Jokić (3.0, DEN), Victor Wembanyama (3.0, SAS), Chet Holmgren (2.7, OKC), Jalen Johnson (2.6, ATL), and Karl-Anthony Towns (2.6, NYK).