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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 31 high leverage minutes

Top plus/minus leaders

The current January 2026 NBA leaders in high leverage plus/minus are Sam Hauser (+42, BOS), Marcus Smart (+40, LAL), Luka Dončić (+30, LAL), LeBron James (+29, LAL), and Peyton Watson (+29, DEN).