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
Net rating
Point differential per 100 possessions while on court Learn more
| # | Team | NRtg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  DetroitPistons | +50.7 |
| 2 |  DenverNuggets | +35.5 |
| 3 |  ClevelandCavaliers | +35.1 |
| 4 |  SacramentoKings | +35.1 |
| 5 |  New YorkKnicks | +32.2 |
| 6 |  OrlandoMagic | +31.3 |
| 7 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | +27.2 |
| 8 |  BrooklynNets | +21.4 |
| 9 |  LAClippers | +18.8 |
| 10 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | +15.5 |
| 11 |  BostonCeltics | +6.8 |
| 12 |   HoustonRockets | +5.7 |
| 13 |  DallasMavericks | +0.2 |
| 14 |  AtlantaHawks | -2.7 |
| 15 |  ChicagoBulls | -6.9 |
| 16 |  Philadelphia76ers | -10.0 |
| 17 |  MilwaukeeBucks | -19.6 |
| 18 |  San AntonioSpurs | -20.1 |
| 19 |  PhoenixSuns | -24.8 |
| 20 |  Golden StateWarriors | -30.0 |
| 21 |  IndianaPacers | -31.6 |
| 22 |  WashingtonWizards | -37.9 |
| 23 |  TorontoRaptors | -45.2 |
| 24 |  New OrleansPelicans | -48.8 |
| 25 |  Los AngelesLakers | -50.0 |
| 26 |  MemphisGrizzlies | -62.7 |
| 27 |  CharlotteHornets | -89.0 |
| 28 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | -125.0 |
Top net rating leaders
The current April 2026 NBA team leaders in high leverage net rating are Detroit Pistons (+50.7), Denver Nuggets (+35.5), Cleveland Cavaliers (+35.1), Sacramento Kings (+35.1), and New York Knicks (+32.2).