Defensive rating
| # | Team | DRtg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  BrooklynNets | 107.3 |
| 2 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 107.9 |
| 3 |  DetroitPistons | 108.7 |
| 4 |  Philadelphia76ers | 111.9 |
| 5 |  Golden StateWarriors | 112.6 |
| 6 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 113.4 |
| 7 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 113.5 |
| 8 |  San AntonioSpurs | 113.6 |
| 9 |  PhoenixSuns | 114.4 |
| 10 |  OrlandoMagic | 114.4 |
| 11 |  BostonCeltics | 114.5 |
| 12 |  TorontoRaptors | 114.8 |
| 13 |  LAClippers | 114.9 |
| 14 |  MiamiHeat | 115.4 |
| 15 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 116.4 |
| 16 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 116.6 |
| 17 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 117.2 |
| 18 |  DallasMavericks | 117.3 |
| 19 |   HoustonRockets | 117.5 |
| 20 |  CharlotteHornets | 117.9 |
| 21 |  New OrleansPelicans | 118.5 |
| 22 |  New YorkKnicks | 118.5 |
| 23 |  ChicagoBulls | 118.8 |
| 24 |  IndianaPacers | 118.9 |
| 25 |  SacramentoKings | 120.0 |
| 26 |  DenverNuggets | 120.9 |
| 27 |  AtlantaHawks | 121.3 |
| 28 |  WashingtonWizards | 122.4 |
| 29 |  Los AngelesLakers | 123.7 |
| 30 |   UtahJazz | 125.4 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current December 2025 NBA team leaders in defensive rating are Brooklyn Nets (107.3), Oklahoma City Thunder (107.9), Detroit Pistons (108.7), Philadelphia 76ers (111.9), and Golden State Warriors (112.6).