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
Steal %
Steals as a percentage of opponent possessions
| # | Team | STL% |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  DetroitPistons | 11.8% |
| 2 |  PhoenixSuns | 11.0% |
| 3 |  SacramentoKings | 10.6% |
| 4 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 10.5% |
| 5 |  Golden StateWarriors | 10.4% |
| 6 |   HoustonRockets | 9.8% |
| 7 |  AtlantaHawks | 9.6% |
| 8 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 9.6% |
| 9 |  TorontoRaptors | 9.5% |
| 10 |  LAClippers | 9.3% |
| 11 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 9.3% |
| 12 |  New YorkKnicks | 9.3% |
| 13 |  MiamiHeat | 8.8% |
| 14 |  Philadelphia76ers | 8.8% |
| 15 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 8.8% |
| 16 |  New OrleansPelicans | 8.7% |
| 17 |  OrlandoMagic | 8.6% |
| 18 |  ChicagoBulls | 8.2% |
| 19 |  IndianaPacers | 8.1% |
| 20 |  WashingtonWizards | 8.0% |
| 21 |  San AntonioSpurs | 8.0% |
| 22 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 8.0% |
| 23 |  Los AngelesLakers | 7.8% |
| 24 |   UtahJazz | 7.8% |
| 25 |  BostonCeltics | 7.7% |
| 26 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 7.7% |
| 27 |  BrooklynNets | 7.7% |
| 28 |  DallasMavericks | 7.4% |
| 29 |  DenverNuggets | 6.8% |
| 30 |  CharlotteHornets | 6.3% |
Top steal % leaders
The current 2025-26 Season NBA team leaders in high leverage steal % are Detroit Pistons (11.8%), Phoenix Suns (11.0%), Sacramento Kings (10.6%), Minnesota Timberwolves (10.5%), and Golden State Warriors (10.4%).