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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 |  | Trey Murphy III  NOP | 6.1 |
| 37 |  | Zion Williamson NOP | 5.8 |
| 43 |  | Saddiq Bey NOP | 5.5 |
| 106 |  | Derik Queen NOP | 3.7 |
| 119 |  | Jeremiah Fears NOP | 3.4 |
| 141 |  | Jose Alvarado NOP/ NYK | 2.6 |
| 158 |  | Herbert Jones NOP | 1.7 |
Top points leaders
The current 2025-26 Season NBA leaders in high leverage points are Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (12.9, OKC), Tyrese Maxey (10.8, PHI), Anthony Edwards (10.8, MIN), Nikola Jokić (10.3, DEN), and Donovan Mitchell (10.2, CLE).