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Player performance in high-pressure, close-game situations
Most Clutch Player
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
OKC · +3.5 clutch +/-
Biggest Clutch Riser
Stephen Curry
GSW · +-0.5% FG vs regular
Biggest Clutch Dropper
Giannis Antetokounmpo
MIL · -2.6% FG vs regular
| # | Player | Team | Clutch PPG | Clutch FG% | Clutch +/- | Reg FG% | Diff | GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joel Embiid | PHI | 14.6 | 52.1% | +1.9 | 52.9% | -0.8% | 40 |
| 2 | Luka Doncic | DAL | 14.2 | 47.1% | +1.0 | 48.7% | -1.6% | 40 |
| 3 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | 12.8 | 58.5% | -1.0 | 61.1% | -2.6% | 40 |
| 4 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | 12.6 | 52.6% | +3.5 | 53.5% | -0.9% | 40 |
| 5 | Jalen Brunson | NYK | 12.1 | 46.8% | +2.3 | 47.9% | -1.1% | 40 |
| 6 | Kevin Durant | PHX | 11.4 | 51.2% | +1.8 | 52.3% | -1.1% | 40 |
| 7 | Devin Booker | PHX | 11.4 | 48.3% | +2.1 | 49.2% | -0.9% | 40 |
| 8 | Jayson Tatum | BOS | 11.3 | 45.9% | +2.5 | 47.1% | -1.2% | 40 |
| 9 | Donovan Mitchell | CLE | 11.2 | 45.2% | +2.8 | 46.2% | -1.0% | 40 |
| 10 | De'Aaron Fox | SAC | 11.2 | 44.5% | -0.3 | 46.5% | -2.0% | 40 |
| 11 | Nikola Jokic | DEN | 11.1 | 56.9% | +1.8 | 58.3% | -1.4% | 40 |
| 12 | Stephen Curry | GSW | 11.1 | 44.5% | +2.3 | 45.0% | -0.5% | 40 |
| 13 | Anthony Edwards | MIN | 10.9 | 44.9% | +2.1 | 46.1% | -1.2% | 40 |
| 14 | LeBron James | LAL | 10.8 | 52.1% | 0.0 | 54.0% | -1.9% | 40 |
| 15 | Trae Young | ATL | 10.8 | 42.0% | +1.2 | 43.0% | -1.0% | 40 |
| 16 | Ja Morant | MEM | 10.5 | 45.3% | -1.1 | 47.3% | -2.0% | 40 |
| 17 | Anthony Davis | LAL | 10.4 | 54.2% | +1.0 | 55.6% | -1.4% | 40 |
| 18 | Damian Lillard | MIL | 10.2 | 41.9% | +3.3 | 42.4% | -0.5% | 40 |
| 19 | Jaylen Brown | BOS | 9.7 | 47.6% | +0.4 | 49.9% | -2.3% | 40 |
| 20 | Tyrese Haliburton | IND | 8.4 | 46.6% | +2.0 | 47.7% | -1.1% | 40 |
Team records in games decided by 5 points or fewer
| # | Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma City ThunderOKC | 17 | 8 | 68.0% |
| 2 | Boston CelticsBOS | 16 | 9 | 64.0% |
| 3 | Cleveland CavaliersCLE | 16 | 9 | 64.0% |
| 4 | New York KnicksNYK | 15 | 10 | 60.0% |
| 5 | Milwaukee BucksMIL | 15 | 10 | 60.0% |
| 6 | Indiana PacersIND | 15 | 10 | 60.0% |
| 7 | Denver NuggetsDEN | 15 | 10 | 60.0% |
| 8 | Minnesota TimberwolvesMIN | 15 | 10 | 60.0% |
| 9 | Dallas MavericksDAL | 15 | 10 | 60.0% |
| 10 | Philadelphia 76ersPHI | 14 | 11 | 56.0% |
| 11 | Miami HeatMIA | 14 | 11 | 56.0% |
| 12 | Orlando MagicORL | 14 | 11 | 56.0% |
| 13 | Los Angeles ClippersLAC | 14 | 11 | 56.0% |
| 14 | Phoenix SunsPHX | 14 | 11 | 56.0% |
| 15 | Los Angeles LakersLAL | 14 | 11 | 56.0% |
| 16 | Sacramento KingsSAC | 14 | 11 | 56.0% |
| 17 | Chicago BullsCHI | 13 | 12 | 52.0% |
| 18 | Atlanta HawksATL | 13 | 12 | 52.0% |
| 19 | New Orleans PelicansNOP | 13 | 12 | 52.0% |
| 20 | Golden State WarriorsGSW | 13 | 12 | 52.0% |
| 21 | Houston RocketsHOU | 13 | 12 | 52.0% |
| 22 | Memphis GrizzliesMEM | 12 | 13 | 48.0% |
| 23 | Toronto RaptorsTOR | 11 | 14 | 44.0% |
| 24 | Brooklyn NetsBKN | 11 | 14 | 44.0% |
| 25 | Utah JazzUTA | 11 | 14 | 44.0% |
| 26 | Charlotte HornetsCHA | 10 | 15 | 40.0% |
| 27 | Detroit PistonsDET | 10 | 15 | 40.0% |
| 28 | Portland Trail BlazersPOR | 10 | 15 | 40.0% |
| 29 | San Antonio SpursSAS | 10 | 15 | 40.0% |
| 30 | Washington WizardsWAS | 9 | 16 | 36.0% |
Clutch time is when the pressure is highest and great players separate themselves from good ones. In the NBA, clutch time is officially defined as the final five minutes of the fourth quarter or overtime when the score is within five points. These high-leverage moments determine the outcomes of close games and reveal which players thrive under pressure and which ones struggle when it matters most.
The NBA's standard clutch definition encompasses the last five minutes of a game when the margin is five points or fewer. However, some analysts use tighter definitions for even more pressure-packed moments, such as the last three minutes within three points or the final minute within five points. CourtVision lets you toggle between these time windows and point differentials so you can analyze clutch performance at multiple levels of intensity. Tighter windows produce smaller sample sizes but capture the most dramatic, game-deciding moments.
Clutch PPG shows how many points a player averages during clutch minutes. Clutch FG% reveals shooting efficiency under pressure, which can differ significantly from a player's regular-season average. Clutch Plus/Minus measures the team's point differential when a player is on the court during clutch time. The FG% Differential is especially telling, as it shows whether a player shoots better or worse when the game is on the line compared to their overall average.
Team-level close game records show which franchises have the best winning percentage in games decided by five points or fewer. Teams that consistently win close games typically have strong clutch performers, reliable late-game execution, and experienced coaching. However, close game records can also be volatile from season to season, as winning tight games involves some element of variance alongside genuine skill.
Clutch time is officially defined by the NBA as the last five minutes of the fourth quarter or any overtime period when the score is within five points. This definition captures the highest-pressure moments when game outcomes hang in the balance. Analysts sometimes use tighter windows (last 3 minutes within 3 points, or last minute within 5 points) for more extreme pressure situations.
The best clutch players are those who maintain or improve their shooting efficiency under pressure while also posting positive plus/minus numbers. Look for players with high Clutch FG% relative to their regular-season average and consistently positive Clutch Plus/Minus. Use the filters on this page to explore different clutch definitions and find the top performers.
Clutch stats are calculated by isolating a player's performance during clutch-time minutes only. Points, field goal attempts, makes, and plus/minus are tracked separately for these high-pressure moments. The FG% differential compares a player's clutch shooting to their overall season average, revealing who rises and who falls under pressure.
Clutch stats have moderate predictive value. While some players consistently perform well under pressure year after year, small sample sizes mean clutch numbers can be volatile. A combination of clutch stats and overall performance provides the best picture of a player's late-game value.