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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Nikola Jokić  DEN | 3.0 |
| 41 |  | Jamal Murray DEN | 1.5 |
| 64 |  | Cameron Johnson DEN | 1.3 |
| 82 |  | Peyton Watson DEN | 1.2 |
| 95 |  | Bruce Brown DEN | 1.1 |
| 122 |  | Christian Braun DEN | 0.9 |
| 136 |  | Tim Hardaway Jr. DEN | 0.8 |
| 152 |  | Spencer Jones DEN | 0.7 |
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).