High leverage
High leverage possessions are those where the outcome has an above-average impact on which team wins the game, based on the score, time remaining, and relative team strength. Learn more
Assist ratio
Percentage of a player's own plays that result in an assist
| # | Team | AST% |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  TorontoRaptors | 25.5% |
| 2 |  DenverNuggets | 22.5% |
| 3 |  BostonCeltics | 22.5% |
| 4 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 22.0% |
| 5 |  Los AngelesLakers | 21.2% |
| 6 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 20.5% |
| 7 |  New YorkKnicks | 20.3% |
| 8 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 20.2% |
| 9 |  Golden StateWarriors | 19.9% |
| 10 |  DetroitPistons | 19.0% |
| 11 |   HoustonRockets | 19.0% |
| 12 |  BrooklynNets | 18.7% |
| 13 |  LAClippers | 18.6% |
| 14 |  DallasMavericks | 18.5% |
| 15 |  WashingtonWizards | 18.2% |
| 16 |  San AntonioSpurs | 16.9% |
| 17 |  AtlantaHawks | 16.9% |
| 18 |  OrlandoMagic | 16.8% |
| 19 |  ChicagoBulls | 16.6% |
| 20 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 15.4% |
| 21 |  SacramentoKings | 15.3% |
| 22 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 13.9% |
| 23 |  CharlotteHornets | 13.8% |
| 24 |  PhoenixSuns | 13.6% |
| 25 |  New OrleansPelicans | 13.3% |
| 26 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 11.8% |
| 27 |  Philadelphia76ers | 11.7% |
| 28 |  IndianaPacers | 10.7% |
Top assist ratio leaders
The current April 2026 NBA team leaders in high leverage assist ratio are Toronto Raptors (25.5%), Denver Nuggets (22.5%), Boston Celtics (22.5%), Milwaukee Bucks (22.0%), and Los Angeles Lakers (21.2%).