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
Turnover ratio
Percentage of a player's own plays that result in a turnover
| # | Team | TO% |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  New OrleansPelicans | 19.2% |
| 2 |  IndianaPacers | 17.9% |
| 3 |  CharlotteHornets | 15.6% |
| 4 |  BostonCeltics | 15.5% |
| 5 |  WashingtonWizards | 15.2% |
| 6 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 14.6% |
| 7 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 14.6% |
| 8 |  PhoenixSuns | 14.5% |
| 9 |  Philadelphia76ers | 14.0% |
| 10 |  LAClippers | 12.4% |
| 11 |  SacramentoKings | 12.3% |
| 12 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 11.9% |
| 13 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 11.8% |
| 14 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 11.3% |
| 15 |  DetroitPistons | 11.2% |
| 16 |  OrlandoMagic | 11.2% |
| 17 |   HoustonRockets | 9.9% |
| 18 |  DenverNuggets | 9.6% |
| 19 |  AtlantaHawks | 9.2% |
| 20 |  TorontoRaptors | 9.1% |
| 21 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 8.6% |
| 22 |  ChicagoBulls | 8.3% |
| 23 |  BrooklynNets | 6.7% |
| 24 |  Los AngelesLakers | 6.5% |
| 25 |  Golden StateWarriors | 6.2% |
| 26 |  New YorkKnicks | 6.0% |
| 27 |  San AntonioSpurs | 4.8% |
| 28 |  DallasMavericks | 2.6% |
Top turnover ratio leaders
The current April 2026 NBA team leaders in high leverage turnover ratio are New Orleans Pelicans (19.2%), Indiana Pacers (17.9%), Charlotte Hornets (15.6%), Boston Celtics (15.5%), and Washington Wizards (15.2%).