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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 33 high leverage minutes

Top plus/minus leaders

The current March 2026 NBA leaders in high leverage plus/minus are James Harden (+43, CLE), Marcus Smart (+43, LAL), Luka Dončić (+42, LAL), Austin Reaves (+41, LAL), and Evan Mobley (+41, CLE).