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 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 95.2 |
| 2 |  DetroitPistons | 96.3 |
| 3 |  BostonCeltics | 97.0 |
| 4 |  Philadelphia76ers | 97.5 |
| 5 |  TorontoRaptors | 100.0 |
| 6 |  Los AngelesLakers | 101.4 |
| 7 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 108.0 |
| 8 |  PhoenixSuns | 108.6 |
| 9 |  OrlandoMagic | 109.8 |
| 10 |  IndianaPacers | 109.9 |
| 11 |  New YorkKnicks | 110.1 |
| 12 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 110.3 |
| 13 |  Golden StateWarriors | 112.6 |
| 14 |  SacramentoKings | 112.8 |
| 15 |   UtahJazz | 113.5 |
| 16 |  DallasMavericks | 113.5 |
| 17 |  ChicagoBulls | 114.7 |
| 18 |  San AntonioSpurs | 115.6 |
| 19 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 115.9 |
| 20 |  BrooklynNets | 116.9 |
| 21 |  AtlantaHawks | 117.3 |
| 22 |  MiamiHeat | 119.8 |
| 23 |  New OrleansPelicans | 119.8 |
| 24 |  WashingtonWizards | 122.6 |
| 25 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 123.3 |
| 26 |  CharlotteHornets | 123.7 |
| 27 |   HoustonRockets | 124.6 |
| 28 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 124.7 |
| 29 |  LAClippers | 129.9 |
| 30 |  DenverNuggets | 130.5 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current December 2025 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Minnesota Timberwolves (95.2), Detroit Pistons (96.3), Boston Celtics (97.0), Philadelphia 76ers (97.5), and Toronto Raptors (100.0).