Clutch
Clutch minutes are the minutes played when the game is within 5 points in the final 5 minutes. Learn more
Defensive rating
Points allowed per 100 possessions Learn more
| # | Team | DRtg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  OrlandoMagic | 70.6 |
| 2 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 76.5 |
| 3 |  DenverNuggets | 90.0 |
| 4 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 100.0 |
| 5 |  PhoenixSuns | 100.0 |
| 6 |  SacramentoKings | 102.8 |
| 7 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 105.9 |
| 8 |  BrooklynNets | 105.9 |
| 9 |  New OrleansPelicans | 115.6 |
| 10 |   HoustonRockets | 118.8 |
| 11 |  New YorkKnicks | 118.8 |
| 12 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 122.2 |
| 13 |  San AntonioSpurs | 128.6 |
| 14 |  Golden StateWarriors | 130.8 |
| 15 |  ChicagoBulls | 140.0 |
| 16 |  DetroitPistons | 140.0 |
| 17 |  BostonCeltics | 142.9 |
| 18 |  AtlantaHawks | 144.4 |
| 19 |  DallasMavericks | 150.0 |
| 20 |  TorontoRaptors | 183.3 |
| 21 |  WashingtonWizards | 200.0 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current April 2026 NBA team leaders in clutch defensive rating are Orlando Magic (70.6), Cleveland Cavaliers (76.5), Denver Nuggets (90.0), Minnesota Timberwolves (100.0), and Phoenix Suns (100.0).