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 |  New YorkKnicks | 87.9 |
| 2 |  Los AngelesLakers | 90.0 |
| 3 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 90.4 |
| 4 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 94.1 |
| 5 |  Philadelphia76ers | 98.6 |
| 6 |  AtlantaHawks | 100.0 |
| 7 |  SacramentoKings | 100.0 |
| 8 |  DetroitPistons | 101.0 |
| 9 |  TorontoRaptors | 101.7 |
| 10 |  DallasMavericks | 104.3 |
| 11 |  IndianaPacers | 104.4 |
| 12 |  CharlotteHornets | 106.2 |
| 13 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 106.6 |
| 14 |  MiamiHeat | 108.5 |
| 15 |  Golden StateWarriors | 110.8 |
| 16 |   HoustonRockets | 111.1 |
| 17 |  ChicagoBulls | 112.3 |
| 18 |   UtahJazz | 113.3 |
| 19 |  OrlandoMagic | 115.1 |
| 20 |  PhoenixSuns | 116.5 |
| 21 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 116.8 |
| 22 |  San AntonioSpurs | 118.4 |
| 23 |  New OrleansPelicans | 121.6 |
| 24 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 121.6 |
| 25 |  LAClippers | 123.2 |
| 26 |  WashingtonWizards | 126.4 |
| 27 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 131.0 |
| 28 |  BostonCeltics | 142.1 |
| 29 |  BrooklynNets | 145.2 |
| 30 |  DenverNuggets | 149.2 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current November 2025 NBA team leaders in clutch defensive rating are New York Knicks (87.9), Los Angeles Lakers (90.0), Memphis Grizzlies (90.4), Oklahoma City Thunder (94.1), and Philadelphia 76ers (98.6).