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
Plus/minus
| # | Player | +/- | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |  | Sam Merrill  CLE | +115 |
| 15 |  | Evan Mobley CLE | +94 |
| 30 |  | Donovan Mitchell CLE | +70 |
| 38 |  | James Harden  LAC/CLE | +51 |
| 76 |  | Jaylon Tyson CLE | +18 |
| 131 |  | Keon Ellis  SAC/CLE | -46 |
| 153 |  | Dennis Schröder SAC/CLE | -114 |
Top plus/minus leaders
The current 2025-26 Season NBA leaders in high leverage plus/minus are Donte DiVincenzo (+149, MIN), Marcus Smart (+125, LAL), Jalen Duren (+119, DET), Jaden McDaniels (+116, MIN), and Sam Merrill (+115, CLE).