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
Points
| # | Team | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 45.9 |
| 2 |   UtahJazz | 42.2 |
| 3 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 41.8 |
| 4 |  ChicagoBulls | 40.3 |
| 5 |  BostonCeltics | 38.9 |
| 6 |  San AntonioSpurs | 38.2 |
| 7 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 37.4 |
| 8 |  BrooklynNets | 37.0 |
| 9 |  CharlotteHornets | 36.9 |
| 10 |  New OrleansPelicans | 36.4 |
| 11 |  WashingtonWizards | 35.9 |
| 12 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 35.9 |
| 13 |  Philadelphia76ers | 35.6 |
| 14 |  Golden StateWarriors | 35.3 |
| 15 |  New YorkKnicks | 35.3 |
| 16 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 34.8 |
| 17 |  DetroitPistons | 33.5 |
| 18 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 32.8 |
| 19 |  AtlantaHawks | 32.8 |
| 20 |  Los AngelesLakers | 31.2 |
| 21 |  DenverNuggets | 30.9 |
| 22 |  SacramentoKings | 30.4 |
| 23 |  TorontoRaptors | 30.2 |
| 24 |  LAClippers | 30.1 |
| 25 |  PhoenixSuns | 29.7 |
| 26 |  DallasMavericks | 29.2 |
| 27 |   HoustonRockets | 27.8 |
| 28 |  MiamiHeat | 25.2 |
| 29 |  OrlandoMagic | 24.7 |
| 30 |  IndianaPacers | 23.9 |
Top points leaders
The current December 2025 NBA team leaders in high leverage points are Minnesota Timberwolves (45.9), Utah Jazz (42.2), Cleveland Cavaliers (41.8), Chicago Bulls (40.3), and Boston Celtics (38.9).