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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 22 high leverage minutes

Top points leaders

The current February 2026 NBA leaders in high leverage points are Donovan Mitchell (14.0, CLE), Jamal Murray (12.0, DEN), James Harden (11.8, CLE), Kevin Durant (11.7, HOU), and Jalen Johnson (11.4, ATL).