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
Points
| # | Player | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 |  | Trey Murphy III  NOP | 35.3 |
| 50 |  | Zion Williamson NOP | 34.7 |
| 62 |  | Saddiq Bey NOP | 31.5 |
| 100 |  | Jeremiah Fears NOP | 25.6 |
| 111 |  | Derik Queen NOP | 24.5 |
| 150 |  | Jose Alvarado NOP/ NYK | 14.9 |
| 158 |  | Herbert Jones NOP | 11.1 |
Top points leaders
The current 2025-26 Season NBA leaders in high leverage points are Anthony Edwards (77.8, MIN), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (76.3, OKC), Luka Dončić (73.4, LAL), Devin Booker (71.6, PHX), and Jalen Brunson (68.6, NYK).