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
Steals
| # | Team | Stl |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  SacramentoKings | 4.2 |
| 2 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 3.8 |
| 3 |  DetroitPistons | 3.1 |
| 4 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 2.9 |
| 5 |  New OrleansPelicans | 2.8 |
| 6 |   UtahJazz | 2.8 |
| 7 |  Philadelphia76ers | 2.7 |
| 8 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 2.7 |
| 9 |  IndianaPacers | 2.6 |
| 10 |  ChicagoBulls | 2.6 |
| 11 |  Golden StateWarriors | 2.6 |
| 12 |  BrooklynNets | 2.6 |
| 13 |  PhoenixSuns | 2.4 |
| 14 |  TorontoRaptors | 2.4 |
| 15 |  CharlotteHornets | 2.4 |
| 16 |  LAClippers | 2.1 |
| 17 |  BostonCeltics | 2.1 |
| 18 |  San AntonioSpurs | 2.1 |
| 19 |  WashingtonWizards | 2.1 |
| 20 |  MiamiHeat | 2.1 |
| 21 |  New YorkKnicks | 2.1 |
| 22 |  Los AngelesLakers | 2.0 |
| 23 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 2.0 |
| 24 |  AtlantaHawks | 1.9 |
| 25 |  OrlandoMagic | 1.8 |
| 26 |  DallasMavericks | 1.7 |
| 27 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 1.7 |
| 28 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 1.6 |
| 29 |   HoustonRockets | 1.4 |
| 30 |  DenverNuggets | 1.1 |
Top steals leaders
The current December 2025 NBA team leaders in high leverage steals are Sacramento Kings (4.2), Minnesota Timberwolves (3.8), Detroit Pistons (3.1), Cleveland Cavaliers (2.9), and New Orleans Pelicans (2.8).