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 136 high leverage minutes
Defensive rating
Opponent points allowed per 100 possessions while on court Learn more
| # | Player | DRtg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Tina Charles  ATL | 94.4 |
| 2 |  | Angel Reese  CHI | 96.6 |
| 3 |  | Marina Mabrey CHI/ CON | 96.7 |
| 4 |  | DeWanna Bonner CON | 97.1 |
| 5 |  | Alyssa Thomas CON | 97.8 |
| 6 |  | DiJonai Carrington CON | 98.0 |
| 7 |  | Brionna Jones CON | 98.1 |
| 8 |  | Rhyne Howard ATL | 98.7 |
| 9 |  | Skylar Diggins  SEA | 99.0 |
| 10 |  | Aliyah Boston  IND | 100.0 |
| 11 |  | Allisha Gray ATL | 101.8 |
| 12 |  | Tyasha Harris CON | 101.9 |
| 13 |  | Stefanie Dolson  WAS | 102.3 |
| 14 |  | Caitlin Clark IND | 102.4 |
| 15 |  | Shatori Walker-Kimbrough WAS | 102.4 |
| 16 |  | Ariel Atkins WAS | 104.1 |
| 17 |  | Kelsey Mitchell IND | 106.1 |
| 18 |  | Rickea Jackson  LAS | 110.0 |
| 19 |  | Arike Ogunbowale  DAL | 112.4 |
| 20 |  | Dearica Hamby LAS | 114.2 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current 2024 Season WNBA leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Tina Charles (94.4, ATL), Angel Reese (96.6, CHI), Marina Mabrey (96.7, CON), DeWanna Bonner (97.1, CON), and Alyssa Thomas (97.8, CON).