Hustle
Contested shots
Shots defended close enough to affect the attempt.
Min. 10% of team's games Relax qualifiers
| # | Player | CS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 |  | Peyton Watson  DEN | 6.1 |
| 61 |  | Nikola Jokić DEN | 6.0 |
| 128 |  | Spencer Jones DEN | 4.4 |
| 132 |  | Jamal Murray DEN | 4.3 |
| 148 |  | Christian Braun DEN | 4.2 |
| 153 |  | Cameron Johnson DEN | 4.1 |
| 158 |  | Jonas Valančiūnas DEN | 4.0 |
| 217 |  | DaRon Holmes II DEN | 3.4 |
| 223 |  | Zeke Nnaji DEN | 3.4 |
| 278 |  | Tim Hardaway Jr. DEN | 2.9 |
| 293 |  | Aaron Gordon DEN | 2.8 |
| 319 |  | Bruce Brown DEN | 2.6 |
| 417 |  | Jalen Pickett DEN | 1.7 |
| 441 |  | Curtis Jones DEN | 1.4 |
| 442 |  | Julian Strawther DEN | 1.4 |
| 453 |  | KJ Simpson DEN | 1.3 |
| 461 |  | Hunter Tyson DEN | 1.3 |
| 495 |  | Tyus Jones DEN | 0.7 |
Top contested shots leaders
The current 2025-26 Season NBA leaders in contested shots are Donovan Clingan (13.5, POR), Rudy Gobert (10.6, MIN), Evan Mobley (10.3, CLE), Chet Holmgren (10.0, OKC), and Anthony Davis (9.7, WAS).