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 | +/- | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 |  | Cedric Coward  MEM | -38 |
| 135 |  | Jaren Jackson Jr. MEM/  UTA | -53 |
| 139 |  | Walter Clayton Jr. UTA/MEM | -58 |
| 151 |  | Jock Landale MEM/ ATL | -93 |
| 154 |  | Jaylen Wells MEM | -116 |
| 158 |  | Cam Spencer MEM | -142 |
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).