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 | 86.8 |
| 2 |  Los AngelesLakers | 90.5 |
| 3 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 95.3 |
| 4 |  New YorkKnicks | 96.8 |
| 5 |  AtlantaHawks | 98.3 |
| 6 |   HoustonRockets | 100.9 |
| 7 |  Philadelphia76ers | 102.5 |
| 8 |  San AntonioSpurs | 103.2 |
| 9 |  BostonCeltics | 103.9 |
| 10 |  LAClippers | 104.7 |
| 11 |  TorontoRaptors | 107.0 |
| 12 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 108.1 |
| 13 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 108.1 |
| 14 |  IndianaPacers | 109.2 |
| 15 |  ChicagoBulls | 110.3 |
| 16 |  OrlandoMagic | 110.5 |
| 17 |  DenverNuggets | 110.8 |
| 18 |  DallasMavericks | 112.5 |
| 19 |  PhoenixSuns | 114.5 |
| 20 |  SacramentoKings | 114.6 |
| 21 |  WashingtonWizards | 115.3 |
| 22 |  BrooklynNets | 115.5 |
| 23 |   UtahJazz | 117.0 |
| 24 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 119.1 |
| 25 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 123.1 |
| 26 |  New OrleansPelicans | 123.9 |
| 27 |  CharlotteHornets | 124.3 |
| 28 |  MiamiHeat | 125.6 |
| 29 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 130.1 |
| 30 |  Golden StateWarriors | 135.6 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current January 2026 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Detroit Pistons (86.8), Los Angeles Lakers (90.5), Cleveland Cavaliers (95.3), New York Knicks (96.8), and Atlanta Hawks (98.3).