In regard to the 2024-25 campaign, the New York Knicks hold down the top spot in defensive boards given up with 2,362. In second place are the Denver Nuggets, acquiring a defensive boards given up total of 2,367. Having a total of 2,415, the Detroit Pistons come in at the 3rd position. With the 4th and 5th spot are the Cleveland Cavaliers (2,417) as well as the Houston Rockets (2,426).
2024-25 NBA Team Defensive Rebounds Allowed Leaders
| DRB Rank | Team | DRB |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | New York Knicks | 2,362 |
| 2nd | Denver Nuggets | 2,367 |
| 3rd | Detroit Pistons | 2,415 |
| 4th | Cleveland Cavaliers | 2,417 |
| 5th | Houston Rockets | 2,426 |
| 6th | Los Angeles Clippers | 2,432 |
| 7th | Los Angeles Lakers | 2,444 |
| 8th | Memphis Grizzlies | 2,455 |
| 9th | Portland Trail Blazers | 2,461 |
| 10th | Phoenix Suns | 2,462 |
| 11th | Minnesota Timberwolves | 2,474 |
| 12th | Sacramento Kings | 2,478 |
| 13th | Utah Jazz | 2,491 |
| 14th | Boston Celtics | 2,513 |
| 15th | Oklahoma City Thunder | 2,522 |
| 16th | Golden State Warriors | 2,547 |
| 17th | Indiana Pacers | 2,554 |
| 18th | Atlanta Hawks | 2,555 |
| 19th | Toronto Raptors | 2,556 |
| 20th | New Orleans Pelicans | 2,559 |
| 21st | Dallas Mavericks | 2,562 |
| 22nd | Charlotte Hornets | 2,564 |
| 23rd | Brooklyn Nets | 2,572 |
| 24th | Orlando Magic | 2,580 |
| 25th | San Antonio Spurs | 2,587 |
| 26th | Milwaukee Bucks | 2,601 |
| 27th | Philadelphia 76ers | 2,604 |
| 28th | Miami Heat | 2,605 |
| 29th | Chicago Bulls | 2,684 |
| 30th | Washington Wizards | 2,761 |
