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 |  AtlantaHawks | 21.1% |
| 2 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 20.0% |
| 3 |  Golden StateWarriors | 19.7% |
| 4 |  ChicagoBulls | 19.7% |
| 5 |   UtahJazz | 19.1% |
| 6 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 19.0% |
| 7 |  New YorkKnicks | 18.8% |
| 8 |  New OrleansPelicans | 18.8% |
| 9 |  BrooklynNets | 18.7% |
| 10 |  TorontoRaptors | 18.2% |
| 11 |  DenverNuggets | 18.2% |
| 12 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 17.9% |
| 13 |  Los AngelesLakers | 17.8% |
| 14 |  WashingtonWizards | 17.8% |
| 15 |  CharlotteHornets | 17.7% |
| 16 |  San AntonioSpurs | 17.6% |
| 17 |  DallasMavericks | 16.8% |
| 18 |  DetroitPistons | 16.6% |
| 19 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 16.4% |
| 20 |  OrlandoMagic | 16.4% |
| 21 |  MiamiHeat | 16.3% |
| 22 |  Philadelphia76ers | 16.0% |
| 23 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 15.9% |
| 24 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 15.5% |
| 25 |  SacramentoKings | 14.9% |
| 26 |   HoustonRockets | 14.6% |
| 27 |  LAClippers | 14.5% |
| 28 |  BostonCeltics | 14.1% |
| 29 |  PhoenixSuns | 13.3% |
| 30 |  IndianaPacers | 12.2% |
Top assist ratio leaders
The current December 2025 NBA team leaders in high leverage assist ratio are Atlanta Hawks (21.1%), Milwaukee Bucks (20.0%), Golden State Warriors (19.7%), Chicago Bulls (19.7%), and Utah Jazz (19.1%).