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 | 97.3 |
| 2 |  Los AngelesLakers | 97.3 |
| 3 |  Philadelphia76ers | 100.7 |
| 4 |  AtlantaHawks | 101.7 |
| 5 |  DetroitPistons | 101.8 |
| 6 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 107.9 |
| 7 |  MiamiHeat | 108.0 |
| 8 |  TorontoRaptors | 108.5 |
| 9 |  ChicagoBulls | 108.7 |
| 10 |  DallasMavericks | 109.1 |
| 11 |  Golden StateWarriors | 110.3 |
| 12 |  OrlandoMagic | 112.1 |
| 13 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 112.6 |
| 14 |  BrooklynNets | 113.0 |
| 15 |  New YorkKnicks | 113.0 |
| 16 |  CharlotteHornets | 113.5 |
| 17 |  San AntonioSpurs | 113.8 |
| 18 |  IndianaPacers | 113.9 |
| 19 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 114.3 |
| 20 |  New OrleansPelicans | 114.3 |
| 21 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 116.3 |
| 22 |  PhoenixSuns | 116.4 |
| 23 |   HoustonRockets | 117.6 |
| 24 |  WashingtonWizards | 119.5 |
| 25 |   UtahJazz | 119.8 |
| 26 |  BostonCeltics | 120.1 |
| 27 |  SacramentoKings | 121.4 |
| 28 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 121.7 |
| 29 |  LAClippers | 122.2 |
| 30 |  DenverNuggets | 124.4 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current November 2025 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Minnesota Timberwolves (97.3), Los Angeles Lakers (97.3), Philadelphia 76ers (100.7), Atlanta Hawks (101.7), and Detroit Pistons (101.8).