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 | +/- | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  | Jalen Duren  DET | +119 |
| 13 |  | Javonte Green DET | +98 |
| 20 |  | Cade Cunningham DET | +84 |
| 24 |  | Ausar Thompson DET | +77 |
| 42 |  | Daniss Jenkins DET | +47 |
| 44 |  | Duncan Robinson DET | +45 |
| 55 |  | Tobias Harris DET | +34 |
| 60 |  | Kevin Huerter  CHI/DET | +29 |
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).