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 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 81.8 |
| 2 |  LAClippers | 82.5 |
| 3 |  Philadelphia76ers | 94.4 |
| 4 |   UtahJazz | 95.2 |
| 5 |  New YorkKnicks | 96.0 |
| 6 |  BostonCeltics | 101.4 |
| 7 |  TorontoRaptors | 101.8 |
| 8 |  IndianaPacers | 101.8 |
| 9 |  PhoenixSuns | 104.3 |
| 10 |  DenverNuggets | 107.9 |
| 11 |  Golden StateWarriors | 109.1 |
| 12 |  AtlantaHawks | 110.3 |
| 13 |  OrlandoMagic | 110.6 |
| 14 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 111.7 |
| 15 |  ChicagoBulls | 112.0 |
| 16 |  DetroitPistons | 112.0 |
| 17 |  CharlotteHornets | 114.0 |
| 18 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 116.3 |
| 19 |   HoustonRockets | 121.3 |
| 20 |  MiamiHeat | 121.6 |
| 21 |  BrooklynNets | 122.0 |
| 22 |  WashingtonWizards | 124.4 |
| 23 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 124.4 |
| 24 |  SacramentoKings | 125.0 |
| 25 |  San AntonioSpurs | 125.7 |
| 26 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 126.0 |
| 27 |  Los AngelesLakers | 126.9 |
| 28 |  New OrleansPelicans | 129.1 |
| 29 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 137.0 |
| 30 |  DallasMavericks | 143.2 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current January 2026 NBA team leaders in clutch defensive rating are Cleveland Cavaliers (81.8), LA Clippers (82.5), Philadelphia 76ers (94.4), Utah Jazz (95.2), and New York Knicks (96.0).