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 |  PhoenixSuns | 14.6% |
| 2 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 13.8% |
| 3 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 13.3% |
| 4 |  WashingtonWizards | 13.2% |
| 5 |  AtlantaHawks | 11.7% |
| 6 |  DetroitPistons | 11.4% |
| 7 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 11.3% |
| 8 |  SacramentoKings | 10.9% |
| 9 |  Golden StateWarriors | 10.7% |
| 10 |  BrooklynNets | 10.7% |
| 11 |  IndianaPacers | 10.0% |
| 12 |  TorontoRaptors | 10.0% |
| 13 |  BostonCeltics | 9.5% |
| 14 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 9.4% |
| 15 |   HoustonRockets | 9.4% |
| 16 |   UtahJazz | 9.3% |
| 17 |  Philadelphia76ers | 9.3% |
| 18 |  ChicagoBulls | 9.0% |
| 19 |  OrlandoMagic | 8.5% |
| 20 |  DenverNuggets | 8.3% |
| 21 |  San AntonioSpurs | 7.8% |
| 22 |  New YorkKnicks | 7.6% |
| 23 |  Los AngelesLakers | 7.6% |
| 24 |  MiamiHeat | 7.4% |
| 25 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 7.4% |
| 26 |  DallasMavericks | 6.6% |
| 27 |  LAClippers | 6.5% |
| 28 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 6.3% |
| 29 |  New OrleansPelicans | 6.3% |
| 30 |  CharlotteHornets | 4.6% |
Top steal % leaders
The current February 2026 NBA team leaders in high leverage steal % are Phoenix Suns (14.6%), Minnesota Timberwolves (13.8%), Memphis Grizzlies (13.3%), Washington Wizards (13.2%), and Atlanta Hawks (11.7%).