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 |  SacramentoKings | 15.4% |
| 2 |  DetroitPistons | 11.8% |
| 3 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 10.7% |
| 4 |  MiamiHeat | 10.0% |
| 5 |  IndianaPacers | 9.9% |
| 6 |  New OrleansPelicans | 9.4% |
| 7 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 9.3% |
| 8 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 9.0% |
| 9 |  PhoenixSuns | 9.0% |
| 10 |  Golden StateWarriors | 8.9% |
| 11 |  LAClippers | 8.9% |
| 12 |  TorontoRaptors | 8.9% |
| 13 |  Philadelphia76ers | 8.8% |
| 14 |  ChicagoBulls | 8.3% |
| 15 |  OrlandoMagic | 8.3% |
| 16 |   UtahJazz | 8.3% |
| 17 |  Los AngelesLakers | 8.2% |
| 18 |  BrooklynNets | 7.7% |
| 19 |  New YorkKnicks | 7.5% |
| 20 |  CharlotteHornets | 7.5% |
| 21 |  WashingtonWizards | 7.3% |
| 22 |  San AntonioSpurs | 7.2% |
| 23 |  AtlantaHawks | 7.1% |
| 24 |  BostonCeltics | 6.9% |
| 25 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 6.8% |
| 26 |  DallasMavericks | 6.6% |
| 27 |   HoustonRockets | 6.2% |
| 28 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 6.2% |
| 29 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 5.7% |
| 30 |  DenverNuggets | 4.8% |
Top steal % leaders
The current December 2025 NBA team leaders in high leverage steal % are Sacramento Kings (15.4%), Detroit Pistons (11.8%), Minnesota Timberwolves (10.7%), Miami Heat (10.0%), and Indiana Pacers (9.9%).