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 | 8.8 | |
| 2 | 8.3 | |
| 3 | 7.8 | |
| 4 | 7.5 | |
| 5 | 7.4 | |
| 6 | 7.4 | |
| 7 | 7.4 | |
| 8 | 7.4 | |
| 9 | 7.0 | |
| 10 | 6.9 | |
| 11 | 6.8 | |
| 12 | 6.7 | |
| 13 | 6.5 | |
| 14 | 6.5 | |
| 15 | 6.4 | |
| 16 | 6.4 | |
| 17 | 6.4 | |
| 18 | 6.2 | |
| 19 | 6.2 | |
| 20 | 6.2 | |
| 21 | 6.1 | |
| 22 | 6.1 | |
| 23 | 5.9 | |
| 24 | 5.8 | |
| 25 | 5.7 | |
| 26 | 5.6 | |
| 27 | 5.6 | |
| 28 | 5.1 | |
| 29 | 4.8 | |
| 30 | 4.4 |
Top assists leaders
The current January 2026 NBA team leaders in high leverage assists are Cleveland Cavaliers (8.8), Memphis Grizzlies (8.3), Chicago Bulls (7.8), Utah Jazz (7.5), and Miami Heat (7.4).