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
Minimum 75 high leverage minutes
Defensive rating
Opponent points allowed per 100 possessions while on court Learn more
| # | Player | DRtg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Candace Parker  LAS | 84.2 |
| 2 |  | Chelsea Gray LAS | 90.3 |
| 3 |  | Kayla Thornton  DAL | 97.1 |
| 4 |  | Shekinna Stricklen  ATL | 98.6 |
| 5 |  | Arike Ogunbowale DAL | 104.4 |
| 6 |  | Myisha Hines-Allen  WAS | 104.7 |
| 7 |  | Courtney Williams ATL | 105.2 |
| 8 |  | Elizabeth Williams ATL | 105.2 |
| 9 |  | Alyssa Thomas  CON | 105.8 |
| 10 |  | Betnijah Laney-Hamilton ATL | 108.1 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current 2020 Season WNBA leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Candace Parker (84.2, LAS), Chelsea Gray (90.3, LAS), Kayla Thornton (97.1, DAL), Shekinna Stricklen (98.6, ATL), and Arike Ogunbowale (104.4, DAL).