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 109 high leverage minutes
Plus/minus
| # | Player | +/- | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Erica Wheeler  LAS | +42 |
| 2 |  | Breanna Stewart  SEA | +38 |
| 3 |  | Sue Bird SEA | +34 |
| 4 |  | A'ja Wilson  LVA | +32 |
| 5 |  | Brianna Turner  PHX | +23 |
| 6 |  | Jewell Loyd SEA | +19 |
| 7 |  | Brittney Griner PHX | +13 |
| 8 |  | Sabrina Ionescu  NYL | +10 |
| 9 |  | Skylar Diggins PHX | +7 |
| 10 |  | Nia Coffey LAS | +6 |
| 11 |  | Brittney Sykes LAS | +4 |
| 12 |  | Betnijah Laney-Hamilton NYL | +3 |
| 13 |  | Kahleah Copper  CHI | -6 |
| 14 |  | Courtney Vandersloot CHI | -8 |
| 15 |  | Isabelle Harrison  DAL | -10 |
| 16 |  | Arike Ogunbowale DAL | -30 |
| 17 |  | Marina Mabrey DAL | -49 |
| 18 |  | Kayla Thornton DAL | -50 |
| 19 |  | Odyssey Sims  ATL | -61 |
| 20 |  | Courtney Williams ATL | -64 |
Top plus/minus leaders
The current 2021 Season WNBA leaders in high leverage plus/minus are Erica Wheeler (+42, LAS), Breanna Stewart (+38, SEA), Sue Bird (+34, SEA), A'ja Wilson (+32, LVA), and Brianna Turner (+23, PHX).