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 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 3.9 |
| 2 |  WashingtonWizards | 3.8 |
| 3 |  PhoenixSuns | 3.7 |
| 4 |  SacramentoKings | 3.5 |
| 5 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 3.3 |
| 6 |  Golden StateWarriors | 3.2 |
| 7 |   UtahJazz | 3.2 |
| 8 |  AtlantaHawks | 3.0 |
| 9 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 3.0 |
| 10 |  DetroitPistons | 3.0 |
| 11 |  IndianaPacers | 2.9 |
| 12 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 2.8 |
| 13 |  OrlandoMagic | 2.8 |
| 14 |  Philadelphia76ers | 2.8 |
| 15 |  BrooklynNets | 2.8 |
| 16 |  DenverNuggets | 2.6 |
| 17 |  San AntonioSpurs | 2.4 |
| 18 |   HoustonRockets | 2.4 |
| 19 |  MiamiHeat | 2.2 |
| 20 |  Los AngelesLakers | 2.1 |
| 21 |  ChicagoBulls | 2.0 |
| 22 |  New YorkKnicks | 2.0 |
| 23 |  TorontoRaptors | 2.0 |
| 24 |  New OrleansPelicans | 1.9 |
| 25 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 1.9 |
| 26 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 1.8 |
| 27 |  BostonCeltics | 1.7 |
| 28 |  LAClippers | 1.6 |
| 29 |  DallasMavericks | 1.6 |
| 30 |  CharlotteHornets | 1.2 |
Top steals leaders
The current February 2026 NBA team leaders in high leverage steals are Memphis Grizzlies (3.9), Washington Wizards (3.8), Phoenix Suns (3.7), Sacramento Kings (3.5), and Cleveland Cavaliers (3.3).