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 | 99.3 |
| 2 |  Los AngelesLakers | 100.8 |
| 3 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 102.0 |
| 4 |  Philadelphia76ers | 104.1 |
| 5 |  AtlantaHawks | 107.4 |
| 6 |  San AntonioSpurs | 108.4 |
| 7 |  OrlandoMagic | 108.9 |
| 8 |  New YorkKnicks | 108.9 |
| 9 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 109.3 |
| 10 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 109.7 |
| 11 |  TorontoRaptors | 110.6 |
| 12 |  BostonCeltics | 110.9 |
| 13 |  PhoenixSuns | 112.9 |
| 14 |   HoustonRockets | 113.3 |
| 15 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 113.4 |
| 16 |  DallasMavericks | 114.6 |
| 17 |  IndianaPacers | 115.1 |
| 18 |  ChicagoBulls | 115.2 |
| 19 |  MiamiHeat | 115.6 |
| 20 |  LAClippers | 116.6 |
| 21 |  DenverNuggets | 117.6 |
| 22 |  Golden StateWarriors | 117.7 |
| 23 |  CharlotteHornets | 118.2 |
| 24 |  BrooklynNets | 119.2 |
| 25 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 119.5 |
| 26 |   UtahJazz | 120.3 |
| 27 |  SacramentoKings | 121.0 |
| 28 |  New OrleansPelicans | 121.4 |
| 29 |  WashingtonWizards | 124.4 |
| 30 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 127.1 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current 2025-26 Season NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Detroit Pistons (99.3), Los Angeles Lakers (100.8), Minnesota Timberwolves (102.0), Philadelphia 76ers (104.1), and Atlanta Hawks (107.4).