Hustle
Contested shots
Shots defended close enough to affect the attempt.
Min. 10% of team's games Relax qualifiers
| # | Player | CS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 |  | OG Anunoby  NYK | 6.9 |
| 62 |  | Karl-Anthony Towns NYK | 6.0 |
| 88 |  | Josh Hart NYK | 5.3 |
| 94 |  | Mikal Bridges NYK | 5.2 |
| 133 |  | Mitchell Robinson NYK | 4.3 |
| 150 |  | Miles McBride NYK | 4.2 |
| 188 |  | Landry Shamet NYK | 3.7 |
| 235 |  | Ariel Hukporti NYK | 3.2 |
| 268 |  | Jalen Brunson NYK | 3.0 |
| 373 |  | Jeremy Sochan NYK | 2.1 |
| 385 |  | Jordan Clarkson NYK | 2.0 |
| 462 |  | Tyler Kolek NYK | 1.2 |
| 463 |  | Jose Alvarado NYK | 1.2 |
| 469 |  | Trey Jemison III NYK | 1.2 |
| 471 |  | Kevin McCullar Jr. NYK | 1.1 |
| 476 |  | Mohamed Diawara NYK | 1.0 |
| 509 |  | Pacôme Dadiet NYK | 0.5 |
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).