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 | 12.7% |
| 2 |  LAClippers | 11.2% |
| 3 |  DetroitPistons | 10.9% |
| 4 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 10.6% |
| 5 |  OrlandoMagic | 10.4% |
| 6 |  SacramentoKings | 10.3% |
| 7 |   HoustonRockets | 10.0% |
| 8 |  New YorkKnicks | 9.5% |
| 9 |   UtahJazz | 9.4% |
| 10 |  Golden StateWarriors | 9.4% |
| 11 |  San AntonioSpurs | 9.3% |
| 12 |  New OrleansPelicans | 9.3% |
| 13 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 9.2% |
| 14 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 8.5% |
| 15 |  AtlantaHawks | 8.5% |
| 16 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 8.5% |
| 17 |  BostonCeltics | 8.1% |
| 18 |  MiamiHeat | 8.0% |
| 19 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 7.9% |
| 20 |  Philadelphia76ers | 7.8% |
| 21 |  DallasMavericks | 7.7% |
| 22 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 7.7% |
| 23 |  ChicagoBulls | 7.6% |
| 24 |  TorontoRaptors | 7.6% |
| 25 |  Los AngelesLakers | 7.3% |
| 26 |  IndianaPacers | 7.2% |
| 27 |  DenverNuggets | 6.4% |
| 28 |  CharlotteHornets | 6.4% |
| 29 |  WashingtonWizards | 6.2% |
| 30 |  BrooklynNets | 5.7% |
Top steal % leaders
The current November 2025 NBA team leaders in high leverage steal % are Phoenix Suns (12.7%), LA Clippers (11.2%), Detroit Pistons (10.9%), Minnesota Timberwolves (10.6%), and Orlando Magic (10.4%).