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
Assists
| # | Team | Ast |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  TorontoRaptors | 14.0 |
| 2 |  Los AngelesLakers | 13.0 |
| 3 |  BostonCeltics | 9.7 |
| 4 |  DenverNuggets | 8.8 |
| 5 |  New YorkKnicks | 8.5 |
| 6 |  LAClippers | 7.5 |
| 7 |  DetroitPistons | 7.3 |
| 8 |  DallasMavericks | 7.0 |
| 9 |  BrooklynNets | 7.0 |
| 10 |  San AntonioSpurs | 7.0 |
| 11 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 7.0 |
| 12 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 7.0 |
| 13 |  SacramentoKings | 6.5 |
| 14 |  Golden StateWarriors | 6.4 |
| 15 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 6.3 |
| 16 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 6.0 |
| 17 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 6.0 |
| 18 |  WashingtonWizards | 6.0 |
| 19 |  AtlantaHawks | 5.5 |
| 20 |  New OrleansPelicans | 5.3 |
| 21 |   HoustonRockets | 5.3 |
| 22 |  ChicagoBulls | 5.0 |
| 23 |  OrlandoMagic | 5.0 |
| 24 |  CharlotteHornets | 5.0 |
| 25 |  PhoenixSuns | 4.7 |
| 26 |  Philadelphia76ers | 2.5 |
| 27 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 2.0 |
| 28 |  IndianaPacers | 1.5 |
Top assists leaders
The current April 2026 NBA team leaders in high leverage assists are Toronto Raptors (14.0), Los Angeles Lakers (13.0), Boston Celtics (9.7), Denver Nuggets (8.8), and New York Knicks (8.5).