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
High leverage minutes
| # | Team | HL Min |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  OrlandoMagic | 82.3 |
| 2 |  DenverNuggets | 81.6 |
| 3 |  IndianaPacers | 71.8 |
| 4 |   HoustonRockets | 69.5 |
| 5 |  LAClippers | 66.9 |
| 6 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 62.4 |
| 7 |  New YorkKnicks | 62.3 |
| 8 |  Los AngelesLakers | 60.6 |
| 9 |   UtahJazz | 58.8 |
| 10 |  MiamiHeat | 56.7 |
| 11 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 54.8 |
| 12 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 54.2 |
| 13 |  New OrleansPelicans | 50.9 |
| 14 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 49.6 |
| 15 |  SacramentoKings | 49.2 |
| 16 |  CharlotteHornets | 43.2 |
| 17 |  TorontoRaptors | 41.6 |
| 18 |  AtlantaHawks | 40.2 |
| 19 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 39.3 |
| 20 |  PhoenixSuns | 37.7 |
| 21 |  BrooklynNets | 36.3 |
| 22 |  Golden StateWarriors | 36.2 |
| 23 |  DallasMavericks | 36.0 |
| 24 |  ChicagoBulls | 35.7 |
| 25 |  WashingtonWizards | 34.0 |
| 26 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 32.2 |
| 27 |  San AntonioSpurs | 31.4 |
| 28 |  DetroitPistons | 28.8 |
| 29 |  Philadelphia76ers | 25.0 |
| 30 |  BostonCeltics | 12.7 |
Top high leverage minutes leaders
The current February 2026 NBA team leaders in high leverage high leverage minutes are Orlando Magic (82.3), Denver Nuggets (81.6), Indiana Pacers (71.8), Houston Rockets (69.5), and LA Clippers (66.9).