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 123 high leverage minutes
Defensive rating
Opponent points allowed per 100 possessions while on court Learn more
| # | Player | DRtg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Kahleah Copper  CHI | 86.0 |
| 2 |  | Emma Meesseman CHI | 88.1 |
| 3 |  | Courtney Vandersloot CHI | 89.5 |
| 4 |  | Nneka Ogwumike  LAS | 95.4 |
| 5 |  | Allie Quigley CHI | 96.1 |
| 6 |  | Skylar Diggins  PHX | 98.9 |
| 7 |  | Natasha Howard  NYL | 104.2 |
| 8 |  | Brianna Turner PHX | 105.0 |
| 9 |  | Jewell Loyd  SEA | 106.0 |
| 10 |  | Diana Taurasi PHX | 106.3 |
| 11 |  | Sabrina Ionescu NYL | 110.9 |
| 12 |  | Allisha Gray  DAL | 111.7 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current 2022 Season WNBA leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Kahleah Copper (86.0, CHI), Emma Meesseman (88.1, CHI), Courtney Vandersloot (89.5, CHI), Nneka Ogwumike (95.4, LAS), and Allie Quigley (96.1, CHI).