When discussing the 2024-25 season, the Denver Nuggets sit in first place in defensive boards given up per game with 30.6. Holding 2nd place are the New York Knicks, possessing a DRB’s conceded per contest total of 31.1. With a mark of 31.5, the Houston Rockets are holding on to the 3rd position. Rounding out the top 5 are the Detroit Pistons (31.8) as well as the Memphis Grizzlies (31.9).
2024-25 NBA Team Defensive Rebounds Allowed Per Game Leaders
| DRB Rank | Team | DRB |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Denver Nuggets | 30.6 |
| 2nd | New York Knicks | 31.1 |
| 3rd | Houston Rockets | 31.5 |
| 4th | Detroit Pistons | 31.8 |
| 5th | Memphis Grizzlies | 31.9 |
| 6th | Cleveland Cavaliers | 31.9 |
| 7th | Los Angeles Clippers | 32.0 |
| 8th | Portland Trail Blazers | 32.1 |
| 9th | Los Angeles Lakers | 32.2 |
| 10th | Utah Jazz | 32.2 |
| 11th | Minnesota Timberwolves | 32.2 |
| 12th | Phoenix Suns | 32.4 |
| 13th | Sacramento Kings | 32.6 |
| 14th | Orlando Magic | 33.1 |
| 15th | Toronto Raptors | 33.1 |
| 16th | Oklahoma City Thunder | 33.2 |
| 17th | Boston Celtics | 33.2 |
| 18th | Dallas Mavericks | 33.3 |
| 19th | Brooklyn Nets | 33.4 |
| 20th | Atlanta Hawks | 33.6 |
| 21st | Indiana Pacers | 33.6 |
| 22nd | Golden State Warriors | 33.6 |
| 23rd | New Orleans Pelicans | 33.7 |
| 24th | Charlotte Hornets | 33.8 |
| 25th | Philadelphia 76ers | 33.8 |
| 26th | San Antonio Spurs | 33.9 |
| 27th | Miami Heat | 33.9 |
| 28th | Milwaukee Bucks | 34.3 |
| 29th | Chicago Bulls | 35.3 |
| 30th | Washington Wizards | 35.9 |
