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
Defensive rating
Points allowed per 100 possessions Learn more
| # | Team | DRtg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  DetroitPistons | 97.7 |
| 2 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 100.3 |
| 3 |  Los AngelesLakers | 100.3 |
| 4 |  Philadelphia76ers | 102.1 |
| 5 |  AtlantaHawks | 103.6 |
| 6 |  New YorkKnicks | 106.3 |
| 7 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 107.0 |
| 8 |  TorontoRaptors | 107.4 |
| 9 |  San AntonioSpurs | 107.6 |
| 10 |  OrlandoMagic | 107.8 |
| 11 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 108.3 |
| 12 |  BostonCeltics | 109.8 |
| 13 |  ChicagoBulls | 110.8 |
| 14 |   HoustonRockets | 111.2 |
| 15 |  PhoenixSuns | 111.5 |
| 16 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 111.9 |
| 17 |  DallasMavericks | 112.3 |
| 18 |  IndianaPacers | 112.6 |
| 19 |  Golden StateWarriors | 112.9 |
| 20 |  MiamiHeat | 114.6 |
| 21 |  LAClippers | 114.6 |
| 22 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 115.0 |
| 23 |  BrooklynNets | 115.1 |
| 24 |  CharlotteHornets | 115.9 |
| 25 |  DenverNuggets | 117.5 |
| 26 |   UtahJazz | 118.2 |
| 27 |  New OrleansPelicans | 119.2 |
| 28 |  SacramentoKings | 119.3 |
| 29 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 121.7 |
| 30 |  WashingtonWizards | 122.9 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current 2025-26 Season NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Detroit Pistons (97.7), Minnesota Timberwolves (100.3), Los Angeles Lakers (100.3), Philadelphia 76ers (102.1), and Atlanta Hawks (103.6).