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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 150 high leverage minutes

Opponent points allowed per 100 possessions while on court Learn more

#PlayerDRtg
1
Kiki Iriafen
WAS
91.4
2
Sonia Citron
WAS
96.3
3
Brittney Sykes
WAS/SEA
97.0
4
Allisha Gray
ATL
104.2
5
Ezi Magbegor
SEA
105.6
6
Gabby Williams
SEA
106.3
7
Erica Wheeler
SEA
107.9
8
Skylar Diggins
SEA
109.5
9
Nneka Ogwumike
SEA
109.8
10
Kelsey Plum
LAS
111.0
11
Dearica Hamby
LAS
116.8
Top defensive rating leaders

The current 2025 Season WNBA leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Kiki Iriafen (91.4, WAS), Sonia Citron (96.3, WAS), Brittney Sykes (97.0, SEA), Allisha Gray (104.2, ATL), and Ezi Magbegor (105.6, SEA).