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 |  DenverNuggets | 20.8% |
| 2 |  IndianaPacers | 20.2% |
| 3 |  BrooklynNets | 19.6% |
| 4 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 19.2% |
| 5 |  New OrleansPelicans | 19.0% |
| 6 |  Golden StateWarriors | 18.8% |
| 7 |  SacramentoKings | 18.8% |
| 8 |  San AntonioSpurs | 18.4% |
| 9 |  AtlantaHawks | 18.3% |
| 10 |  DallasMavericks | 18.3% |
| 11 |   HoustonRockets | 18.3% |
| 12 |  New YorkKnicks | 18.1% |
| 13 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 17.9% |
| 14 |  TorontoRaptors | 17.6% |
| 15 |  PhoenixSuns | 16.9% |
| 16 |   UtahJazz | 16.9% |
| 17 |  OrlandoMagic | 16.8% |
| 18 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 16.6% |
| 19 |  DetroitPistons | 16.5% |
| 20 |  MiamiHeat | 16.4% |
| 21 |  ChicagoBulls | 16.3% |
| 22 |  Los AngelesLakers | 15.9% |
| 23 |  BostonCeltics | 15.9% |
| 24 |  Philadelphia76ers | 15.9% |
| 25 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 15.8% |
| 26 |  LAClippers | 15.6% |
| 27 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 15.2% |
| 28 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 15.1% |
| 29 |  WashingtonWizards | 13.5% |
| 30 |  CharlotteHornets | 12.9% |
Top assist ratio leaders
The current March 2026 NBA team leaders in high leverage assist ratio are Denver Nuggets (20.8%), Indiana Pacers (20.2%), Brooklyn Nets (19.6%), Cleveland Cavaliers (19.2%), and New Orleans Pelicans (19.0%).