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 |  New YorkKnicks | 12.0% |
| 2 |  TorontoRaptors | 11.3% |
| 3 |  PhoenixSuns | 11.1% |
| 4 |   HoustonRockets | 10.9% |
| 5 |  Philadelphia76ers | 10.4% |
| 6 |  AtlantaHawks | 10.3% |
| 7 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 10.1% |
| 8 |  MiamiHeat | 9.9% |
| 9 |  Golden StateWarriors | 9.9% |
| 10 |  SacramentoKings | 9.8% |
| 11 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 9.4% |
| 12 |  DenverNuggets | 9.2% |
| 13 |  WashingtonWizards | 9.0% |
| 14 |  DetroitPistons | 8.9% |
| 15 |  ChicagoBulls | 8.9% |
| 16 |  OrlandoMagic | 8.8% |
| 17 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 8.8% |
| 18 |  BostonCeltics | 8.7% |
| 19 |  LAClippers | 8.6% |
| 20 |  San AntonioSpurs | 8.3% |
| 21 |  Los AngelesLakers | 8.3% |
| 22 |  IndianaPacers | 7.6% |
| 23 |  DallasMavericks | 7.5% |
| 24 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 7.3% |
| 25 |  New OrleansPelicans | 7.1% |
| 26 |  BrooklynNets | 7.0% |
| 27 |  CharlotteHornets | 6.7% |
| 28 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 6.6% |
| 29 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 6.5% |
| 30 |   UtahJazz | 4.4% |
Top steal % leaders
The current January 2026 NBA team leaders in high leverage steal % are New York Knicks (12.0%), Toronto Raptors (11.3%), Phoenix Suns (11.1%), Houston Rockets (10.9%), and Philadelphia 76ers (10.4%).