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 rating
Points allowed per 100 possessions Learn more
| # | Team | DRtg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |   HoustonRockets | 66.7 |
| 2 |  Golden StateWarriors | 77.8 |
| 3 |  AtlantaHawks | 87.7 |
| 4 |  BostonCeltics | 92.3 |
| 5 |  OrlandoMagic | 92.7 |
| 6 |  ClevelandCavaliers | 94.9 |
| 7 |  Los AngelesLakers | 96.2 |
| 8 |  Oklahoma CityThunder | 97.1 |
| 9 |  CharlotteHornets | 97.4 |
| 10 |  SacramentoKings | 97.7 |
| 11 |   UtahJazz | 98.5 |
| 12 |  MiamiHeat | 98.7 |
| 13 |  DallasMavericks | 100.0 |
| 14 |  WashingtonWizards | 100.0 |
| 15 |  Golden StateWarriors Blue | 100.0 |
| 16 |  IndianaPacers | 103.0 |
| 17 |  ChicagoBulls | 103.1 |
| 18 |  MilwaukeeBucks | 105.1 |
| 19 |  Philadelphia76ers | 106.5 |
| 20 |  TorontoRaptors | 107.0 |
| 21 |  DenverNuggets | 110.7 |
| 22 |  DetroitPistons | 115.0 |
| 23 |  New OrleansPelicans | 117.5 |
| 24 |  PhoenixSuns | 117.9 |
| 25 |  PortlandTrail Blazers | 120.5 |
| 26 |  BrooklynNets | 120.7 |
| 27 |  New YorkKnicks | 128.6 |
| 28 |  San AntonioSpurs | 130.8 |
| 29 |  MinnesotaTimberwolves | 141.2 |
| 30 |  LAClippers | 142.1 |
| 31 |  MemphisGrizzlies | 144.8 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current 2026-27 Summer League NBA team leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Houston Rockets (66.7), Golden State Warriors (77.8), Atlanta Hawks (87.7), Boston Celtics (92.3), and Orlando Magic (92.7).