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 |  San AntonioSpurs | 70.0 |
| 2 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 89.9 |
| 3 |  Golden StateWarriors | 98.7 |
| 4 |  TorontoRaptors | 98.9 |
| 5 |  BostonCeltics | 100.0 |
| 6 |  New YorkKnicks | 100.8 |
| 7 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 101.0 |
| 8 |  AtlantaHawks | 101.3 |
| 9 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 103.4 |
| 10 |  CharlotteHornets | 103.6 |
| 11 |  WashingtonWizards | 104.8 |
| 12 |  BrooklynNets | 105.7 |
| 13 |  PhoenixSuns | 107.9 |
| 14 |  OrlandoMagic | 108.3 |
| 15 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 109.1 |
| 16 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 110.2 |
| 17 |   HoustonRockets | 113.0 |
| 18 |  LAClippers | 116.2 |
| 19 |  MiamiHeat | 116.4 |
| 20 |  IndianaPacers | 118.2 |
| 21 |  New OrleansPelicans | 119.4 |
| 22 |  DallasMavericks | 119.7 |
| 23 |  Los AngelesLakers | 120.2 |
| 24 |  DenverNuggets | 122.0 |
| 25 |  ChicagoBulls | 123.3 |
| 26 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 123.5 |
| 27 |  DetroitPistons | 123.7 |
| 28 |   UtahJazz | 124.0 |
| 29 |  SacramentoKings | 141.4 |
| 30 |  Philadelphia76ers | 143.1 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current February 2026 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are San Antonio Spurs (70.0), Milwaukee Bucks (89.9), Golden State Warriors (98.7), Toronto Raptors (98.9), and Boston Celtics (100.0).