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 |  BostonCeltics | +33.4 |
| 2 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | +30.7 |
| 3 |  Los AngelesLakers | +18.6 |
| 4 |  DetroitPistons | +15.6 |
| 5 |  San AntonioSpurs | +12.7 |
| 6 |  ClevelandCavaliers | +12.7 |
| 7 |  ChicagoBulls | +12.0 |
| 8 |  Philadelphia76ers | +9.3 |
| 9 |  Golden StateWarriors | +7.7 |
| 10 |  PhoenixSuns | +7.1 |
| 11 |  TorontoRaptors | +6.6 |
| 12 |  MilwaukeeBucks | +4.5 |
| 13 |  New YorkKnicks | +4.5 |
| 14 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | +4.2 |
| 15 |   UtahJazz | +1.9 |
| 16 |  WashingtonWizards | -1.1 |
| 17 |  DenverNuggets | -5.9 |
| 18 |  MemphisGrizzlies | -6.3 |
| 19 |  OrlandoMagic | -7.4 |
| 20 |  New OrleansPelicans | -10.0 |
| 21 |  DallasMavericks | -10.9 |
| 22 |   HoustonRockets | -11.8 |
| 23 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | -13.1 |
| 24 |  AtlantaHawks | -13.7 |
| 25 |  SacramentoKings | -15.8 |
| 26 |  MiamiHeat | -21.2 |
| 27 |  LAClippers | -21.9 |
| 28 |  CharlotteHornets | -24.5 |
| 29 |  BrooklynNets | -24.5 |
| 30 |  IndianaPacers | -30.4 |
Top net rating leaders
The current December 2025 NBA team leaders in high leverage net rating are Boston Celtics (+33.4), Minnesota Timberwolves (+30.7), Los Angeles Lakers (+18.6), Detroit Pistons (+15.6), and San Antonio Spurs (+12.7).