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
Defensive rebounds
| # | Team | DReb |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 13.4 |
| 2 |  BrooklynNets | 12.9 |
| 3 |  BostonCeltics | 12.4 |
| 4 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 12.3 |
| 5 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 11.7 |
| 6 |  CharlotteHornets | 11.6 |
| 7 |   UtahJazz | 11.5 |
| 8 |  PhoenixSuns | 11.4 |
| 9 |  ChicagoBulls | 11.2 |
| 10 |  San AntonioSpurs | 11.1 |
| 11 |  Philadelphia76ers | 11.0 |
| 12 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 10.9 |
| 13 |  New YorkKnicks | 10.8 |
| 14 |  WashingtonWizards | 10.8 |
| 15 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 10.6 |
| 16 |  DallasMavericks | 10.4 |
| 17 |  IndianaPacers | 10.3 |
| 18 |  DetroitPistons | 10.3 |
| 19 |  New OrleansPelicans | 10.2 |
| 20 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 10.0 |
| 21 |  Golden StateWarriors | 9.9 |
| 22 |  AtlantaHawks | 9.8 |
| 23 |  Los AngelesLakers | 9.5 |
| 24 |  TorontoRaptors | 9.5 |
| 25 |  SacramentoKings | 9.0 |
| 26 |  OrlandoMagic | 8.6 |
| 27 |  DenverNuggets | 8.6 |
| 28 |  LAClippers | 8.3 |
| 29 |   HoustonRockets | 7.4 |
| 30 |  MiamiHeat | 7.2 |
Top defensive rebounds leaders
The current December 2025 NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rebounds are Minnesota Timberwolves (13.4), Brooklyn Nets (12.9), Boston Celtics (12.4), Milwaukee Bucks (12.3), and Memphis Grizzlies (11.7).